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Intercultural Communication, 2008.
This paper discusses the interaction between people from different cultures.
3,300 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the topic of intercultural communication and discusses that this is an academic field of study that aims to look at how people from different cultures interact with each other. The writer notes that culture can simply be considered as the basic values, attitudes and behaviors of a certain group of people most of the time. The writer maintains that as there is a significant influence of the different cultures on human interaction, it is no longer affordable for the ordinary American to remain ignorant of these cultural diversities. Therefore the motivation to learn more about global cultures was never greater than it is today. The writer concludes that for this very purpose many universities in America and elsewhere are today offering inter cultural communication programs whose objective is to enable people, groups, and organizations to function effectively across borders and cultures, to respect other cultures, and to be more sensitive to the values and attitudes that they hold dear, and at the same time, to be better able to communicate with each other.
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"There are various examples of cultural filters in the corporate environment and beyond. Attitudes to the labor market form an important cultural filter. Some cultures prefer lower pyramids of management, where the employees are prepared to take more responsibility for their own work, and management is considered to be a facilitating, rather than imposing presence. In other cultures, relatively higher pyramids of management are acceptable, thus resulting in the employee giving less importance to self-responsibility. Taking the example of employee training, it would be essential for the trainer to be aware of the cultural leanings of the groups in question in order for the training to achieve its objectives. The trainer can elicit reactions such as unwillingness or disinterest if his training methods assume a personal responsibility towards the learning process, whereas the employee is used to being "managed". This confrontation can be avoided through better cultural understanding."
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Gun Control, 2008.
This paper analyzes the bias and misinformation in the gun control campaigns.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper shows how those for and against gun control have used misinformation to manipulate public sentiment with the result that gun legislation is often prominently featured and either too lenient or too severe. The paper reveals that gun ownership within the United States is not nearly as high as purported by the media, nor is gun related violence an important part of our criminal system. The paper concludes that it is up to the media system and the national audience to look through biased statistics and concentrated manipulation tactics in order to emphasize only the true facts.
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"Gun control has become a growingly controversial topic within national politics. Both gun control and gun rights advocacies have utilized and applied different rhetoric in explaining their platform. Gun control legislation has evolved during the past two decades, in some states restrictions have increased while in others restrictions have been decreased. In either case, gun legislation has been challenged by special interest groups in an attempt to justify their various positions."
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Teen Magazine's Child Psychology, 2008.
An analysis of articles that appear in "Seventeen" - a magazine for teenagers.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper summarizes a sampling of the articles within the popular teen magazine "Seventeen", including a synopsis of feature articles and columns. The paper then evaluates the issues and topics dominating the content, the appeal of the magazine to teens, and relates these findings to the literature available on teen reading habits and their influence on lifestyle choices and behaviors.
Outline:
Introduction
Seventeen Magazine Critiques
Analysis of Literature
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"The magazine reviewed for this research analysis is Seventeen magazine, one of the more popular magazines for young women and children ages thirteen through eighteen. The June issue of Seventeen magazine featured subjects including: fashion, hair & makeup, health, sex, fitness, college & career to name a few subjects.
"The magazine places much emphasis on the subjects of fashion, hair and makeup. Even short columns talking about getting ready for college like "College packing list" focus on fashion and the idea of "looking good" in college and in high school. The magazine features tips for learning more about the fashion industry, and encourages young women to find out what it takes to be a model, describing models as "swanky." Hollywood celebrities epitomized by young girls, including Vanessa Minnillo are featured in the magazine. The article relating to celebrity starts focus among other subjects, on their love life and relationship and their fashion sense."
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Spanglish in Puerto Rican NYC, 2008.
The paper discusses the characteristics and results of mixing two different languages, specifically referring to 'Spanglish' speakers.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper discusses the manner in which language changes when it comes into contact with a different language. The paper relates that this change is frequently thought of as both a necessary function of transition as well as a corruption of both languages. The paper then relates that in the U.S. there is a language phenomena surrounding the amalgamation of Spanish and English, known as Spanglish, in which vocabulary from the two languages are melded together to help native Spanish speakers to be understood by others. The paper then discusses the origins and applications of this phenomena which is present in many largely Hispanic communities all over the United States.
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"Ardila also points out that Spanglish is not a true amalgamation but a manner in which English actually influences the Spanish that is spoken. In a sense the way it is described by Ardila would leave one to believe that it is truly a corruption of the Spanish rather than the English language. Many speakers utilize English forms, not just vocabulary to express him or herself among a broader community of secondary English speakers. The phenomena may be specific to the community, where members speak a respectable form of Spanish at home and speak Spanglish to be understood by the broader community. Either way, the speaker is rarely understood well by a classical Spanish speaker, with little if any knowledge of English, as form changes dramatically enough to create conflict in usage and understanding. (60-61) Similarly, Ardila contends that Spanglish might well be best understood as a very far reaching Spanish dialect, as it is barely understood by those in a Spanish speaking culture and rarely at all by a completely English speaking culture."
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International Business Dealings, 2008.
A review of the importance of correct communication and understanding in business dealings with foreign countries.
2,036 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses the fact that communication is the key to any successful international venture. Managers of multinational companies who have to deal with negotiations in third world countries might face considerable challenges by virtue of the differing needs and expectations experienced in the region. The paper highlights the fact that ethical issues arise in organizations due to different social and economic factors. What may be acceptable and legal in one society may not hold true for another. The paper points out that multinational organizations are faced with the task of understanding the cultures in which they operate and to ensure that these foreign cultures do not offend the sensibilities of the society they are incorporated in.
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"Managers who are able to deal with these constant changes are better able to look behind the superficial issues to the real concerns or potentials that the venture offers. Self evaluation of the opportunities that the investment offers the host country and the ability of the investor to constantly provide the needed benefits can help ensure that the inventor is welcome at all times. As industries mature, the infrastructure and the economic of the business operation become established and routine as such many host countries feel that they are quite capable of running the operations and are not dependent on the investor."
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Conflict, 2008.
This paper defines and discusses the concept of conflict among individuals or groups.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that conflict is a natural aspect of human nature and can be both a positive and negative factor in communication and relationships. Individuals have always conflicted and will continually conflict with their parents, teachers, significant others, family members, siblings, children, friends and associates and people known and not known. The writer notes that this does not necessarily make people aggressive or violent, since conflict is a natural part of life. It is based on the fact that everyone has his or her own individual needs, goals, likes and dislikes and priorities and is concerned that others may act as a barrier from satisfying them. The writer maintains that when organizations determine the best way to resolve conflict, they have to look at the mitigating factors and see how that particular conflict is manifesting itself. The writer concludes that it is then possible to develop a means for either eliminating or lessening the conflict or gaining from it.
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"Social scientists have defined the different types of conflicts that occur in an organizational setting in a variety of ways. In most general terms, Pondy defined organizational conflict as that which can best be understood as a dynamic process underlying organizational behavior. Roloff states that organizational conflict takes place when the members participate in activities that are not compatible with those of peers inside their own network, colleagues in other collectivities, or unaffiliated people who make use of the organization's services or products. In this case, disagreement conflict can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as raising one's voice, shouting obscenities, getting support from other individuals and even physical interaction. However, Baron notes that in order for conflict to take place, it must exceed the threshold level of intensity. That is, the disagreements or differences between people have to be serious enough before conflict arises."
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The Impact of E-communities, 2008.
An analysis of the definition and impact of e-communities on society and a comparison of virtual communities with real communities.
10,585 words (approx. 42.3 pages), 39 sources, APA, $ 211.95
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This research paper investigates the impact of e-communities. It defines what an e-community is and how a virtual community differs from a "real" community. It also looks at the ways in which virtual and "real" communities are similar. The paper then provides some examples of and specific characteristics of e-communities and looks at some of the dangers and mis-communications in regard to e-communities. The paper contains charts and figures.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Abbreviations
I. Introduction: The "Dawn" of E-communities
Virtual or E-Communities
Hypothesis
Research Questions
An E-Community Consists of . . .
Aims and Objectives
Scope of Study
Following Chapters
II. Literature Review: The Community in E-Communities
"Being" a Member of an E-community
E-community Components
Examples of E-Communities
Concerns & Dangers involved in E-communities
Potential Benefits of E-communities
Emerging E-communities
Communication: Central to Community Life
Dating E-communities
E-community Chat Rooms
III. Methodology: Making "Sense" of E-Communities
Representing Communities
Explanation of Approach
Questionnaire Answers
Investigation Factors
IV. Analysis: Estimations of E-Communities' Impact
Composites Clarified
E-communities Depicted
The Battle for the Hearts and Minds
Top 10 E-communities
Family Depiction
Data and Charts
V. Summary: Consensus of E-Communities Contributions
E-Community Reflections
Summary
Aims and Objectives
Discussion
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
On and Off Line
Conclusion Regarding Verdict for Hypothesis
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
Appendix
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"One way eBay nurtures trust is through its reputation system while its success has been attributed to its commitment to developing a sense of community. eBay attracts and retains buyers and sellers to its site by affecting exchanges that are satisfactory to both buyers and sellers. eBay also provides information, learning opportunities, as well as personal development pursuits and fun, and relaxation. As e-bay implements specific strategies, along with the particular social psychological framework noted by Scott and Johnson (2005) to be described by Beenan et al. (2004), the e-community ensures individuals' responses are acknowledged, while they may also be recognized and rewarded. In August 2004, the average eBay user remained on the site for one hour and 48 minutes, which in 2040 denoted the longest time duration of any Web site."
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Organizational Communications, 2008.
Uses a memo format to explain why employees should adopt a more active approach to communication.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that, in organizations, communication represents the basis for performance. The writer suggests that the main barriers to communication between departments are personal agendas and differences in perceptions. The writer then points out that these barriers can be overcome through strong leadership and support of the change process by employing open communication at all levels of staff and by encouraging interaction and feedback.
Table of Contents:
Factors Determining Passivity in the Communication Process
Action Course to Stimulate Active Communication
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"The focus on a personal agenda is one of the main barriers in the communication between departments. Members of each team keep in mind their personal interests and objectives, or those of their own department, and fail to listen what the others have to say. This leads to a limited perspective of the respective teams regarding the overall mission and strategy of the organization, and to a decrease in performance due to duplication of processes and lack of synergy. The impact on the organization is negative."
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Incompatibilities Among Staff, 2008.
A review if incompatibilities among staff in the private and non-profit education program, with specific reference to the Montessori school for the deaf.
2,289 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper states that in recent developments, there have been significant incompatibilities among staff in the private and non-profit education program. The paper states that in addition, there has been much indecision regarding the efficacy of such programs, particularly among staff and parents working with special needs populations. The paper states that the purpose of this research study is to analyze incompatibilities among staff. The paper concludes that results of this investigation suggest that a mediator or more effective protocol should be provided in order to facilitate improved rapport among the staff.
Outline:
Introduction
Additional Information
Annotated Outline
Conclusion
References
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"Aside from the inside-out change, the staff plays an important role in merging the constant changes. Smith stated, "One major consideration then in developing the Continuous Curriculum Review project was the need to ensure that data collected would be acted on." As roots are continually planted, staff continually update new ideas, issues, and problems to the Associate Director. The data collected widely influences how soon the administrators will act upon new ideas, depending on the mitigating factors and complexity of the situation. Challenges would be found in the area of "Quality Reform" (Peterson, 1997), due to the fact that the program is private/non-profit. In the aspect of Threat of Substitute Services, the training options are usually ongoing. In the area of quality reform, it can take as long as two years to complete the required Montessori training. In terms of incompatibility among staff, the Hardy article accurately reflected the genre-related issue as I had hoped for my research on Montessori School for the Deaf (MSD). The genre of issues within the Montessori School for the Deaf would fall in the "Formal Ethical Guidelines: Codes and Policies" (p. 390). MSD faced an issue relating to being betrayed by their own staff when MSD was reported to the OSHA, and the staff did not follow proper protocol of reporting child abuse as dictated by the Director/Founder. The Director/Founder insisted that all staff first make informal reports of observation of child abuse to the teacher. If the reporter is not satisfied with the teacher's action, then the reporter has to follow the chain of command by going forward to the next person, which is the Associate Director. The Director/Founder discourages the last action to skip the chain of command by reporting to the toll free child abuse hotline."
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Gender Roles on TV, 2008.
A review of the inequality in gender roles in television shows.
1,692 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper states that now more than ever, the public holds dear the perception that women are gaining equal status on television, in the workplace, and in society. The paper then asserts that, while on the surface many television shows suggest women are empowered, there are still many areas where women are taking "a backseat to the boys." This paper addresses the status of women on television compared with their actual status in society, using a comprehensive review of research acquired through peer related journals.
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"Glennon & Butsch note in a study of gender roles on television, conducted between 1946 and 1978, that while televisions stories often match social and economic changes within society, "the relationship between women and men remains the same" where men are often seen as the authoritative figure, especially in programs geared toward family viewers . Some studies suggest gender roles vary depending on the type or theme of programming. As mentioned, there is research suggesting family shows or those focusing on family life tend to continue portraying men as the primary "breadwinners" at least historically (Douglas & Olson 409). Only recently have women begun taking on more powerful roles, like the role Gina Davis played in "Commander In Chief" suggesting women have the desire and potential role to be authority figures. This sentiment has yet to be proven however, as a sentiment mirrored in society. As yet, there have been no female presidents, and it is only now that a woman, Hillary Clinton, is being considered a serious candidate for the Democratic Party. Will she win? That depends on how society feels about her skills, and perhaps her gender.
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The KDKA Radio Station, 2008.
This paper explores the birth of radio journalism with the establishment of the KDKA radio station.
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper looks at the beginnings of the KDKA radio broadcasting station and describes the events leading up to the first broadcast in 1920. The paper discusses the KDKA's growth through the years and explains how the station has managed to remain on the air for over 80 years.
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"On November 2nd in 1920, four individuals in Pittsburgh, PA made history when they reported election results over airways, becoming one of the first broadcasting stations in the United States. While their broadcast consisted of only election results, their efforts brought personal, immediate information to listeners in a way that had never before been seen, and is commonly thought to be the birth of radio journalism (Finn, 294). While their original broadcast made history, the events preceding and following the occurrence made what was to become the KDKA radio station a landmark of radio broadcasting over the next 80 years."
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Communicating with Difficult People, 2008.
This paper explores methods of communication and types of communicators in communicating with the difficult individual.
2,481 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The paper focuses on a case study of a difficult individual, a principle of an office, who refuses to consider the opinion of others. The paper analyzes this problem using relevant theoretical concepts and perspectives and makes practical recommendations on how the problem could be resolved from interpersonal and communication perspectives. The paper identifies the 'Know It All' and the 'Sherman Tank' as the types of communicators that would be specifically inclusive of this particular difficult individual.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction to Communication Theory
Dealing With Difficult People
Different Types of Difficult Behavior
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Christiansen, Cochran, and Corkery (2000) entitled: "Dealing with Difficult People: A Training Program" published by the University of Iowa, University Counseling Service states that the program at the University of Iowa is one specifically designed so that the learner will be provided with the opportunity "to learn more effective strategies for relating to angry, emotional, or tearful individuals." This type of program should be completed by the individual "who finds themselves in situations where they have to cope with emotional individuals.""
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Language, 2008.
An analysis of the theories and uses of language in different societies.
1,284 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses language as a verbal communication code. The paper describes language as a labyrinthine set of variables governing the communication process. It looks at some of the theories of language and the areas of language that they focus on. The paper also discusses the different uses of language in different cultures from an anthropological point of view.
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"As the primary means of social discourse, language is at once universal and parochial. Surviving without language would be akin to living off of berries and nuts; it is possible but not desirable. Human beings are social creatures and language is a staple of interpersonal relationships, the glue that holds friends, families, and societies together. Even individuals who cannot rely on verbal communication like the hearing impaired have languages. Their languages use gestures instead of words but they are still languages with components like vocabulary, structure, synonymy, and semantics. Taking language for granted is easy until we encounter those who cannot communicate. For instance, autistic individuals or persons with aphasia due to stroke become visibly frustrated from their inability to capitalize on language. Unable to feed off of the building block of human communication, being language impaired is like being malnourished. I seek, through a continual enrichment of my vocabulary and awareness of linguistic form and structure, to nourish myself with language."
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Cartographic Communication, 2008.
A review of the early maps of the Americas as tools for communication and cultural understanding.
2,219 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes the early maps of the Americas, the men who created them, the institutions that produced and promoted them based on data and rough maps brought back to Europe by explorers, and the purposes - especially their communicative capabilities - they served in terms of the development of colonial properties for Spain, England, and Portugal among other European nations.
Outline:
Thesis Statement
Introduction: Incomplete Communication in Some Maps
Literature Review: History of Maps and the Age of Discovery
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"Certainly the leaders in Portugal and Spain, among the most active early exploring nations, had volumes of logs, notes, journals and other historical records of discoveries made by their intrepid sailors. But, according to Monica L. Smith, writing in Annals of the Association of American Geographers (Smith, 2005), "...the visual stimulus of a map may be more powerful than the scholarly text that accompanies it." Smith explains. Indeed, by providing a visual image "the map gives another dimension to the image it represents," Smith states in her article, "and restricts, or even overtakes, the freedom of its reader to create an image of his own." There are implications of "linguistics" within the creation of a map, Smith asserts, through the process of the cartographer's "consciously created and manipulated" images. But Smith, a professor of anthropology at UCLA, believes while ancient maps do communicate dimensions that are extremely useful to historians, "the understanding of maps as interpretive documents" has had little or no affect on portrayals of the "premodern past." That is due to the fact that scholarly illustrations of historic lands and cultures "tend to be of the absolutist variety." Smith believes the use of maps in textbooks too often communicate a narrow and shallow picture of early cultural groups. One map in a text "implies that a state or empire was always growing toward its eventual borders in a kind of long-term manifest destiny."
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The Bun and Thigh Roller, 2008.
A critical evaluation of the "Bun and Thigh Roller."
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper looks at the television advert for the exercise device known as the Bun and Thigh Roller. The paper states that the promotional television clip on the website claims that the Bun and Thigh Roller can activate the muscles of the thigh and rear areas as successfully as the more expensive machines and in addition claims to offers a pain free, injury-free work out unlike squats or the use of heavier weights. The paper investigates all the promotional claims and provides a critical assessment of its findings.
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"What is more troubling about the product is the way that it plays upon fears, usually female fears of having 'fat thighs' or 'fat buttocks' which are not even the most dangerous areas to gain weight, from a health standpoint. A study from the Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen found that so-called apple-shaped woman with excess fat around their waists were likely to be less healthy than a curvaceous, pear-shaped woman whose fatty deposits were concentrated in the buttocks and thigh areas ("When It Comes to Stored Fat, Shape Matters," 2005, Daily News Central). From an aesthetic standpoint, toning exercises and machines like the Bun and Thigh Roller are not useful--the only thing that shrinks one's body is weight loss, and burning more calories than consuming more calories--for which cardiovascular activity is better suited. No one can choose where their fat stores accumulate if they consume more calories than they burn."
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The Kitchen God's Wife, 2008.
A discussion and analysis of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife".
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper is an examination of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife." Some of the elements discussed by the paper include cultural lessons, relationship lessons and lessons about learning how to live between two cultural beliefs and be content.
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"The story is between Pearl and her mother, who is named Winnie. Winnie is from the old country in China and a lot of the book takes the reader back in time to Winnie's childhood and the culture that she lived in during that time. At the time the book opens Pearl is grown up and married with two children of her own and they have decided to visit Winnie for a family wedding."
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Telecommunications Industry, 2008.
An examination of the history several major telecommunications companies.
2,701 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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The telecommunications industry has transformed the manner in which people communicate around the world. Today, there are several companies that are leaders in the telecommunications industry, particularly as it relates to cellular phones and MP3 Players. This paper provides a history of Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, Verizon, T-Mobile, SprintNextel, and Cingular. The paper also provide information concerning the MP3 and mobile phones that these companies offer.
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Motorola
Samsung
Nokia
Verizon
T-Mobile
Sprint/Nextel
Cingular
Conclusion
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"Currently the company offers several types of mobile phones including phones that feature digital cameras and MP3 players. These phones are available to customers through Motorola and through Mobile Phone service providers. In addition, some of these phones such as the MOTORAZR(TM) Maxx Ve feature a digital camera and a MP3 player. This device provides, touch-sensitive music controls in addition to advanced music technology (MOTORAZR(TM) Maxx Ve). The device allows customers to download Music and video and listen to them on a Bluetooth stereo headset."
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"Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations", 2008.
A chapter by chapter review of the content of "Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations" by D. Hendon, R. Hendon and P. Herbig.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper provides a chapter by chapter review of D. Hendon, R. Hendon and P. Herbig's 1999 book, "Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations." The paper discusses how the authors define negotiations and provides an overview of what they refer to as the "art of negotiations." It discusses the focus of each chapter and how the authors express and explain their arguments in each chapter.
Table of Contents:
Review Chapters 1-2
Review Chapters 3-4
Review Chapters 5-6
Review Chapters 7-9
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"The authors also proclaim there are two primary forms of contract that can result from cross-cultural negotiations. These include an explicit and detailed contract that outlines every contingency contained within a contractual arrangement; a second type of contract is one that is "implicit" in nature, one that is often based on "oral arrangements" or agreements that allows parties to address problems through personal relationships and greater trust or intimacy (Hendon, Hendon & Herbig, p. 111). It is important for business people to recognize the significance a contract holds when signed; for example, from an American or Western perspective, a contract may represent a binding agreement that summarizes the collaborative negotiations achieved with a second or third party. For others a contract may symbolize an opportunity to create more intimate, personal relationships with members of other countries and cultures. Among the Chinese as noted, a contract symbolizes the start of, rather than the closing, of business negotiations with another party (Hendon, Hendon & Herbig, p. 112) Understanding these differences will lead to better success in the negotiation process."
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Speech Pathology and the Nervous System, 2008.
This paper discusses speech and language in adults with diseases of the central nervous system.
3,848 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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In this article, the writer notes that speech and language difficulties accompany a number of diseases of the central nervous system in adults. The writer points out that sometimes the speech difficulty might be the reason for seeking medical help, or it might be one of many factors that cause a person to seek medical attention. Speech difficulties might arise simultaneously with other symptoms, or they might arise at a different time. A myriad of problems fall under the category of speech and language difficulties. The writer discusses symptoms that range from slurred speech, slow speech and other problems that make it difficult to be understood to more serious difficulties, including a total loss of ability to speak at all. The writer looks at related causes, treatment and therapies. The writer maintains that regardless of the severity of the speech or language difficulty, or its cause, these problems make life difficult for patients and their caregivers.
Outline:
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Speech and Language Therapy in CNS Diseases
Role of the Speech Pathologist
Treatment
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"Parkinson's Disease is a dysfunction of the neurotransmitters between the nerve cells. Parkinson's disease destroys brain cells, resulting in a shortage of dopamine. The first signs of Parkinson's are typically subtle, such as softer or slower speech. As the disease progresses, tremors begin, which eventually worsen until hey cause considerable difficulty performing everyday tasks. Treatments to replace dopamine can help to slow the disease.
"Brain injuries are typically not listed under the category of disease. However, they are included in this research because they can cause certain forms of neurological dysfunction that can have an effect of speech and language."
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