...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Rationale Over the decades ago, Seymour Papert (1980) wrote Mindstorms and advocated a revolutionary philosophy in which technology was as seen as a fulfilling two major roles in education: (a) a heuristic role in which the presence of the computer was seen as a catalyst of emerging ideas and (b) an instrumental role in which the presence of the computer would carry ideas into a world larger than the research centres where they were incubated. When the Children’s Machine was published, Papert (1993) looked back over the decade since Mindstorms and asked question, “Why through a period when so much human activity has been revolutionized, have we not seen comparable change in the way we help children learn?” Technology’s exponentially increasing power, decreasing costs, portability and connectivity have gone beyond what it have been started. Yet, inside classrooms across the country, there is such a problem on how technology is being used for the enhancement of reading comprehension. It is not the unavailability particularly of computers but how they are being used in the classroom discussion. In teaching reading, technology is one of the available effective approaches. However, the use of technologies to enhance reading instruction is still its infancy. This reflects that the technological capabilities that are known to have potential in helping children to read, such as computer, have only become sufficiently affordable and available in widespread...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY A Sample Paper for the Purpose of Correct Formatting Submitted to Dr. <Insert Name>, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of <Insert Course Prefix and Number – Section Number> <Insert Course Title> by <Insert Student Name> <Month Date, Year Submitted> Contents (not Table of Contents) Introduction (First Level) 1 First Major Section (First Level) 3 First Subhead (Second Level) 3 Second Subhead (Second Level) 4 Second Major Section (First Level) 5 First Subhead (Second Level) 5 Second Subhead (Second Level) 5 Examples of Citing the Bible (First Level) 6 Conclusion (First Level) 8 Bibliography (First Level) 10 Introduction (First-Level Subheading) Since most beginning students will have difficulty learning how to write papers and also format papers correctly using the eighth edition of Kate L. Turabian’s, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, this sample paper can be used as a template for inserting the correct parts. For the purpose of instruction, it will use second person, but third person must be used in student papers. You will notice that the first time Turabian’s name is written in the paper, her full name is given, but the second and subsequent uses of her name will be her last name only. Though some written assignments will not require a table of contents...
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...Running head: TITLE OF PAPER !1 Title of Paper Student Name University Information TITLE OF PAPER !2 Abstract An abstract page should already include the page header. On the first line of the abstract page, center the word “Abstract” (no bold, formatting, italics, underlining, or quotation marks). Beginning with the next line, after writing your paper, write a concise summary of the key points of your research. Do not indent. Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions. You may also include possible implications of your research and future work you see connected with your findings. Your abstract should be a single paragraph double-spaced. An abstract should be between 150 and 250 words. TITLE OF PAPER !3 Title of Paper The first part of the paper is called the “Introduction” section, yet it does not have a heading that actually says “Introduction.” Instead, the title of the paper is typed at the top of the first page (be sure to center the title, but do not put it in bold). In this section you would often start with a topic paragraph that introduces the problem under study. Introductions are designed to grab the attention of the reader, set up the topic you will be writing about, and state your thesis for the paper. The importance of the topic should be pretty clear from the first paragraph or two of the Introduction. Section 2.05 of the...
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...SAMPLE PAPER ACCORDING TO THE PUBLICATION MANUAL A Sample Paper According to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Your Name Your Affiliation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sample 2 A Sample Paper According to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, 2001 This sample paper will attempt to simplify the usage of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, 2001. It is meant to be used primarily by the Valencia students enrolled in Professions of Caring, HSC1101 and should serve as an introduction to APA style. The sources cited in the Reference list do not exist, but do reflect the types of sources which might be used in a paper. The text of the paper is left-justified and double-spaced; this sample paper is single spaced to save space. The margins should be one inch on all sides. Use the tab key to indent paragraphs. This document does not indent paragraphs because of html coding; new paragraphs are indicated by a double space. New pages are indicated in this sample paper by a horizontal line. The title of the sample paper follows the format given on page 306 of the manual. As you prepare the title page, keep in mind the following requirements, starting from the top of the paper and working down. 1.The page number must be on all pages of the paper, including...
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...for Written and Oral Presentation of Research Results Sanida Omerovic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia mail: sanida.omerovic@lkn1.fe.uni-lj.si Saso Tomazic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia mail: saso.tomazic@fe.uni-lj.si Milan Milutinovic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, USA mail: milan.milutinovic@mit.edu Veljko Milutinovic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia mail: vm@etf.rs Abstract — The purpose of the methodology described in this paper is to highlight an effective method for the organization of research results into written and oral forms. Authorities within supervising universities have realized that strong research by a candidate is often obscured by poor presentation, leading to the paper being ignored by the research community and journal reviewers. On the basis of their academic background, the authors of this paper decided to form a set of clear guidelines for writing research papers and giving oral presentations aimed at helping PhD students. To support the effectiveness of the methodology proposed, a statistical analysis has been conducted. The methodology described in this paper was initially intended for use in the fields of computer engineering; however, it is applicable more widely. In conclusion, if the methodology reported in this paper is followed strictly, it is much less...
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...a long and tumultuous road. There was an initial hassle with financial aid and me waiting in a 3-hour line, then back to admissions. It was a long day. When I got into Bronx Community College (BCC), I had to do the placement test, just like any other student and...
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...Theories about the relation between flow, habit and addiction Xiao Tan Abstract There’s always a blurry line between flow and addiction while the fine line between habit and addiction is already settled. The new CSI model describe the different roles of Challenge, Skill and Interest in this topic. I am still trying to find a way to add a fourth property to this model which may lead to the generation of a four-dimensional model. 1. The introduction of the new CSI model The new model is based on a fundamental model covered in the material from the lectures: CS model or Flow Chart. The old CS model pointed out a clear area when Challenge and Skill reached a balance spot which is known as “flow area”. Above the “flow” section where Challenge is high and the Skill of individual is low indicates the part that individual gets anxiety and below the “flow” section where Challenge is low and the Skill of individual is high shows the part that individual gets boredom. So here is when an idea came to my mind that there should be a third variable considering this model. Otherwise there should not be anyone who is really excited about doing the work he/she is familiar to, since the Challenge is low and Skill of individual is high. In my point of view, there are a few personalities should be considered. However, what matters more among those characteristics is Personal Interest. Therefore, I am adding the third axis to the original Flow Chart: Interest, which makes the model...
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...International Business & Economics Research Journal – August 2009 Volume 8, Number 8 The Franchising Decision: The Perspective Of The Franchisee In The Hospitality Industry Ramon Diaz-Bernardo, Instituto de Empresa Business School, Spain ABSTRACT Franchising is a major trend in the hotel industry. Despite the fact that almost two-thirds of branded hotels in the U.S. are franchised, there is a lack of empirical research on franchising in the hospitality industry. In this article, I reviewed one of the most relevant lines of research in franchising literature, usually referred as creating franchising systems, and we have concentrated on analyzing the reasons and motivations to use franchising from franchisee perspective within the hospitality industry. The paper identifies the main reasons for choosing franchising for franchisees, explores what are the most valued characteristics of franchising, and gives some guidelines on how to make the franchising offer more appealing to potential franchisees in the hotel industry. Keywords: Franchising, Hotels, Franchisor, Franchisee INTRODUCTION A franchise system is a collaboration agreement between two independent business partners, the franchisor and the franchisee, whereby the franchisor allows the franchisee the right to use his brand name, products and services, and specific know-how in exchange for direct or indirect payments to the franchisor by the franchisee. In other words, the franchise system consists of multiple...
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...During my research of various hospitals in central Texas, I began to notice the requirement for a basic entry-level nurse was a bachelor’s degree. Hospitals would hire an associate degree nurse on the condition the individual is actively pursuing his/her bachelors degree. There is a push nationwide for the minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree for all entry-level nurses. How much more professional and effective are the BSN nurses versus ADN or diploma based trained nurses? This leads me to ask the question: Is the use of Baccalaureate Degree Nurses any more effective than the use of Associate Degree Nurses? Professional Values: The Case for RN-BSN Completion Education. (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). This study was done to determine if BSN nurses possess greater professionalism than ADN nurses do. The purpose of this research study was to answer two main questions. “Do differences in the perception of professional values exist among practicing RNs? If so, is the difference related to educational background or is it due to other factors?” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). Nurses in hospital settings were interviewed and surveyed. Three programs were looked at. The BSN, associate degree and hospital-based diploma programs. “A total of 590 RN’s who were working at a mid-sized Mid-western hospital and 130 nurses enrolled in an RN-BSN program were invited by e-mail to participate in the study” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). The survey was done solely online. There were a total of 198 surveys completed...
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...Grievances and Arbitration at Comcast Yolanda Baskett Columbia Southern University Yolanda Baskett Professor David Moody BHR 4350 Collective Bargaining November 23, 2012 WAGE ISUES AND ECONOMIC SUPPLEMENTS Shekera Stevens is a human resource manager at Comcast Cable Company who has been employed with the company for five years. She agreed to participate in a personal interview to assist me with my Collective Bargaining research paper. When an employee has a misconduct issue at Comcast, first the employee will receive coachings which involves a one on one with the team supervisor to discuss the misconduct issue and how it could have been avoided. On the second misconduct offense the employee will receive a verbal warning. The third offense they will receive a written warning . The fourth offense they will receive a final warning and the last offense the employee will be terminated. Conflicts between employee and management will be handled by the next line supervisor in line. If any employee feels that they are not being treated fair or was fired for no reason, Comcast provides a hotline that they can contact for any feelings of unfairness or neglect. Comcast has a zero tolerance for drugs. They are a drug free establishment and if an employee is found with drugs in their system they will immediately be terminated. Drug test are also given prior to the employee receiving a job offer. If there are disagreements about wages the immediate...
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...RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE Biomedical Science Brief summary The article selected for this paper is “A study into the potential role of Survivin localisation in resistance to drug-induced apoptosis” written by Helen Angell. The paper is about the role of an anti-apoptotic factor from the class of caspases. The subcellular localisation of surviving can play important role in the therapy of breast cancer. Cancer is an abnormal process in which the cellular apoptosis is inhibited. Survivin is a protein known to regulate cell division and apoptosis. Chemotherapy in cancer patients in targeted to induce apoptosis. Surviving has been known to be localised in the cytoplasm and nucleus of the cells. The main therapeutic role of Survivin comes from the fact that the sensitivity of the breast cancer cells to chemotherapy is increased in its presence within the nucleus. Description of the methods and techniques used Various methods have been used by the author. All lab-based methods are used for the determination of localisation and presence of the protein in the cell. • The fourth method used is tissue culture, for the purpose of over expression the protein in the selected cells. • Second method subcellular fractionation was done for the separation of the cellular components. • Immunoblotting was chosen...
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...Running head: INCOME DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES Income Distribution in the United States and the Lorenz Curve 1 Market economies are favored and well-known for generating macroeconomic growth and progress in industrialized nations, such as the United States. Numerous academic studies and economic research have been done not only to measure economic growth, but also to analyze any disparities in income distributions among the general American population. This paper will examine trends and patterns of American wages since the 1970s, focusing on shifts in income distributions to see if these shifts can be interpreted as income inequality across different sectors of our society. Furthermore, this paper will study two important and interlinked methods of measuring income inequality, which are the Lorenz Curve and the Gini Coefficient Index. The Executive Branch of our federal government and the U.S. Congress keep a close eye on income distributions throughout the entire nation. These bodies rely heavily on data collected and analyzed by non-partisan agencies such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and academic institutitions that provide data and statistical analysis to assist in economic and budgetary decisions made by elected officials concerning a wide array of policy issues such as taxes, social insurance programs and other issues that impact the overall economy...
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...the public school we have chosen to be our pilot area. In line with this, we thought of possible outcomes on this plan we are making, any convenient and resourceful idea is accepted. Above all the possible restrictions is the budget planning. Because of the fact that it is a public school and run by the government, no suitable budget can support a dream system. We are to create a system which can be possible to achieve and runnable by any teacher without having any hard time. a. The company setting i. HISTORY ii. NATURE OF BUSINESS iii. PROCEDURE IN HANDLING BUSINESS (System Flowcharting) 1. Functional Decomposition 2. ER Diagram a. The problem setting iv. The problem * The computing of students’ grade itself is consuming the teachers’ time instead of using it with creating new lesson plans or strategic plans to enhance the students’ ability. * Grades are not computed as accurate as it has to be. v. Effects of problems * To lessen the time consumed on each factor of the class standing computed by the teacher for each student * All the grades of the student can edit and stored in database. II. The proposed DBMS solution a.) Introduction b.) Background of the study c.) Objectives of the system To offer a more convenient way of computing and a user friendly program and to simplifies the task and reduce the paper work. d.) Significance of the study e.) Definition...
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...Analyzing the Research Anne Marie Wouapet Walden University NURS 4000 Section 07, Research and Scholarship for Evidence-based Practice June, 21, 2015 Analyzing the Research Introduction In both the two educational research materials, it is evident that there are two research approaches – the qualitative and the quantitative methods displayed. Researchers who employ these two paradigms of research are considered as either qualitative or quantitative researchers. Studies reveal that these researchers at no instance cross into employing another research method into their work. For instance, a qualitative researcher cannot cross into the confines of the quantitative researchers and vice versa. The rationale behind this is mainly attributed to the fact that both research paradigms have axiological and epistemological assumptions that are considered distinct. This paper, therefore, seeks to identify some research components within a research project, and evaluating the results of these projects by assessing the studies strengths and weaknesses of the study articles, within the qualitative and quantitative paradigms. The two principal articles of this study include; Impact of a smoking cessation educational program on nurses interventions, and the conceptualizations of culture and cultural care among undergraduate nursing students. Overview of Quantitative Article Vandenberg & Kalischuk (2014) in their article titled, “Conceptualizations of culture and cultural care among undergraduate...
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...Chapter 2: The Lockdown Rules of the Game Just Say No Supreme Court Sanctions Legal Misrepresentation The Fourth Amendment isn’t the only rule violated in these situations; most of the American civil liberties have been undermined due to the drug war. The Court has allowed the following: War on Drugs tactics #1: Consent Searches Started in 1960’s but rarely used until the 1970’s -primarily for hostage situations, hijackings, and prison escapes Once arrested, one's chances of ever being truly free of the system of control are slim, often to the vanishing point. Tens of thousands of poor people go to jail every year without ever talking to a lawyer. Approximately 80% of criminal defendants are indigent and thus unable to hire a lawyer. People fear police harassment, retaliation, and abuse−especially poor people of color. Those looking for an attorney often find that unless there are broken bones and no criminal record, private attorney would unlikely be interested in the case. Without significant provision over the authority when exercising police discretion, they can arrest Americans for nonviolent drug charges with relative ease. The Supreme Court lets them do it by, and I quote, “eviscerating Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures by the police.” Due to this, people are outright saying that there is a “virtual drug exception” in the Bill of Rights. What this means is that the Supreme Court is creating and abusing a section of the Bill...
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