...Architecture is crucial to everyday life. Without it, we would have no warm houses to live in, no office to go to work in, no school to learn at, or no mall to shop at. We wouldn't have the nice computer or tv, because they would be ruined the second it starts to rain. All the major advances in technology are protected by architecture. It truly is a major part of life. Architecture is one of the vast subjects that is very hard to define. The technical definition is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. That could include the design of any built environment, structure or object, from town planning, urban design and landscape architecture to furniture and objects. It also is defined as the manipulation of shapes, forms, space and light to change our environment. One of the most famous definitions of architecture was stated by French architect Le Corbuiser. "Architecture is the masterly, correct, and magnificent play of forms under the light." (Vers une architecture, 1923) The number of definitions of architecture are countless, but in summary, architecture is the design of the shelters that make humans able to survive. A career in architecture requires much work and schooling, for a architect's decisions can affect the public's safety. For that reason, architects must earn a license before being able to practice. To earn this license, one must first achieve a university degree in architecture. Once this is accomplished, the degreed person will find a...
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...Definitions A definition is a statement that gives the meaning of a concept. For simple and relatively concrete concepts such as ‘Table’ we can understand them without definitions by simply seeing them. But most concepts are abstract and complex and to understand them definitions are important tool of knowledge. A definition does the following functions: a. It clarifies the boundaries of a concept. b. It clarifies the relationships among concepts. c. It clarifies the referents of the concepts. Vagueness and Ambiguity A term is ‘vague’ means it is hazy obscure and imprecise for example the words love, happiness, rich or poor are vague. We can rarely tell whether they apply to a given situation or not. How rich one has to be in order to be called rich? An ‘ambiguous expression’ is one that can be interpreted as having more than one clearly distinct meaning in a given context for example: words such as proper, light, critical, bank can be used ambiguously. If one were to describe an action as proper, does this mean proper in moral sense or proper in the sense of being socially acceptable? The difference between ambiguity and vagueness is that vague terminology allows for a relatively continuous range of interpretations, where as ambiguous terminology allows for multiple discrete interpretations. A vague expression creates a blur of meaning where as ambiguous expression mixes up otherwise clear meanings. Definitions and their purposes Definition is a group...
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...Logos which he defines as the Being of all beings, One, One which is all, Life.” As previously stated, this is a very cryptic definition that takes much deeper thought than simply reading off the page. Despite being cryptic, this vague definition gives a strong guideline to the basic idea of philosophy while still giving the reader an opportunity to interpret the definition in their own way. This definition shines light on both the basic idea of philosophy while also showing that everyone will interpret philosophy in their own way. By saying that philosophy is the One which is all, it shows that each individual person makes up a greater being which is Life. Each individual person provides their own interpretation based on their own lifestyle and past. Therefore, philosophy is the sum of all lives that can only be defined with the sum of everybody’s views and opinions. With this is mind, philosophy will be ever changing as people grow older and more people are brought into the world. What is most important about this definition is that it is timeless. This definition can be interpreted by anyone from any background and any time in history. So, although the language is very cryptic, it can still be interpreted from anyone and is a solid core principle to think about and to base their own interpretation on. It by no means gives us the full definition of philosophy, but is a great idea to work off of for all...
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...with one another than with other humans. a group of tribes or peoples forming an ethnic stock: the Slavic race. any people united by common history, language, cultural traits, etc.: the Dutch race. the human race or family; humankind: Nuclear weapons pose a threat to the race. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/race?s=t) This is the definition given by the online dictionary I found, while the definition given by the sociological board for race is that although the essential characteristics of race are biological in origin, it is their transformation into a social variable by society that gives it its explanatory power during social situations. In this essay I shall be showing how these two different definitions of race contrast with one another in many different ways. First of all the dictionary definition of race and ethnicity defines them more on physical characteristics that certain groups of people would have in common when compared to others or are also of common descent. A prime example of this would be the physical differences between white and black people. While on the other hand, the sociological definition describes race and ethnicity as more of a thing we come...
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...survive and success in this modern life, they seems to get a clear idea of what CSR means and do good work as CSR in the eye of the public. This essay attempts to show the definitions of CSR and argue that why CSR is considered to be important in modern life in terms of stakeholder. 1 Main body 1.1 What is meant by Corporate Social Responsibility. Over the past 40 years the definition of CSR has been debated by a lot of scholars. Although it has attracted a considerable attention, according to Blowfield and Murray (2008, p.6), there has never been a single definition of CSR. Similarly, Mc Williams, Siegel and Wright (2006, p.327) claim that we have not reached to an accepted consensus on how to define CSR. Garriga and Mele (2004, p.51, cited in Benn and Bolton, 2011, p.56) point out that “Theories and practices around notions such as ‘society and business, social issues management, public policy and business, stakeholder management, (and) corporate accountability’ have contributed to definitional variations”. Moreover, Isa (2012, p.327-328) also points out that various companies’ managers have found CSR is useful to achieve their purposes. As a result, different groups have adopted different definition of CSR, based on their own interests and purposes. If there would be a single accepted definition of CSR, some companies would not take CSR because it would not match their interests and purposes. 1.2 Giving some...
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...How to Write Chapter 1 Chapter 1 The Problem and its Settings Chapter 1 of a thesis should contain a discussion of each of the following topics: I. Introduction II. Statement of the Problem III. Assumptions and Hypotheses IV. Significance of the Study V. Definition of Terms VI. Scope and Delimitation of the Study VII. Conceptual Framework Guidelines: The Introduction 1. Presentation of the Problem. The start of the introduction is the presentation of the problem, that is, what the problem is all about. This will indicate what will be covered by the study. Example: Suppose the investigation is about the teaching of science in the high school of Province A. The discussion may start with this topic sentence: There is no other period in world history when science has been making its greatest impact upon humankind than its today. 2. The Existence of an unsatisfactory condition, a felt problem that need a solution. 3. Rationale of the Study. The reason or reasons why it is necessary to conduct the study must be discussed. 4. Historical Background of the problem, For a historical background of the research problem of the teaching of science, the first satellite to orbit of the earth sent Russia may be mentioned. 5. A desire to have a deeper and clearer understanding of a situation, circumstance, or phenomenon Statement of the Problem There should be a general statement of the whole problem followed by the specific questions or...
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...intelligence. Before one can develop a test to measure intelligence, one must decide exactly what makes up intelligence. How would you define intelligence? Then, use the “Binet method” to see if your definition can be measured. Binet Method: A definition of intelligence must show how one can: (a) demonstrate the capacity to find and maintain a definite direction or purpose (b) demonstrate the ability to adjust strategy if necessary to achieve that purpose (c) demonstrate the ability to argue the strategy so that adjustments can be made Student example: My definition of intelligence is being able to absorb what your immediate surroundings around you provide. If you surround yourself with study books and guides, learning tools and people that have above average intelligence then chances are you have an upper hand on intelligence. If you are around nothing that stimulates the brain in a positive, intelligent manner than chances are you become just that, an unstimulated, less intelligent person. The old adage of "if you run with dogs, you'll catch fleas" best reminds me of this. If you strive to become more intelligent and surround yourself with knowledge and intelligence than you yourself can adapt to that environment more so than if you sit in a room with the lights out and not attempting to become more knowledgeable and intelligent. You don't have to be a genius to be intelligent but you have to at least make an attempt at it to gain knowledge....
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...Gus Weekley responses: Good start but be sure to use legal terms na definitions in your responses to support your broader statements. Law will take a bit of time to get used to reading, but stick with it. Law is like long division show every step of your work. There is more to the case and analysis then you have provided. Please do a more indepth analysis of the topic using specifics, legal terms and definitions. You provided a good review of the case, but what were some of the specific points the court used in its analysis? Be sure to sue specific statements to support your generalizations. Be sure to use specifics to support your broader statements and define the terms you use - such as Sherman Act. How does that fit into the fact pattern? Be sure to do a legal analysis of the case. Why wa the ruling justified? WHat specifics made it so. Use legal terms and opinions. Good linear progression and analysis of the case. Please use paragraphs to transition ideas. Especially when answering each question. You provided some good information, but be sure to discuss the legal analysis the court used and be specific. I am not sure where your analysis begins and the cut article ends. Please update. Good start but be sure to use legal definitions and terms to support your broader statements. Your response is more of a recitation of the facts., Please review the questions asked and address the analysis and law. Thanks You used many broad statements but...
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...Direction Word Direction word: Analyse Show the nature of a thing by identifying the essential elements and showing how they are related. Weaknesses or disadvantages may come to light in this process Direction word: Argue Present the case for and/or against a particular proposition Direction word: Comment on Point out the important features, criticise Direction word: Compare Identify characteristics or qualities that resemble each other; emphasise similarities and also mention differences where appropriate Direction word: Contrast Stress the dissimilarities and differences between things, events, problems, or qualities Direction word: Criticise Express your judgement about the merit or truth of the factors or views mentioned. Draw conclusions, discussing both the limitations and the good points. Direction word: Define Provider concise, clear, and authoritative meanings. Give the limits of the definition, but omit detailed explanations. Show how the item defined differs from items in other classes Direction word: Describe State the most noticeable qualities and features, recount, characterise, outline and relate in sequence Direction word: Diagram A drawing, chart, plan, or graph. Diagrams should be labelled and there should be an accompanying explanation Direction word: Discuss Examine, analyse carefully, and give reasons for and against. Be complete and give details, usually with a view to assessing how 'satisfactory' something is. ...
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...How would you define child’s play? Is it the act of a child’s freedom, is it separate and independent enjoyment, or is it freely chosen depending on the situation. According to Brown (2009), he defines play as “…play is a very primal activity. It is preconscious and preverbal…” (p.16). However, according to Caplan & Caplan, they define play as “a voluntary activity which permits freedom of action, diversion from routines, and an imaginary world to master”. The concepts that are being touched on between the two authors Play by Stuart Brown and The Power of Play by Caplan & Caplan are fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and negotiation. First, what are the basic definitions of these three concepts? According to Dictionary.com, negotiation is defined as, “mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement”, Encyclopedia of Children’s Health defines fine and gross motor skills as “gross motor skills are the abilities required in order to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling, and other activities”, “fine motor skills generally refer to the small movements of the hands, wrists, fingers, feet, toes, lips, and tongue” (2009). Combined with fine and gross motor skills physical development/activity is and outcome of these concepts. In other words both of these concepts have something to do with being active. Therefore, what are the concepts that Brown and Caplan & Caplan are giving towards physical and personality...
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...What is a hero? How can we determine a “hero” is ? What happens when a hero falls? Well, my definition of a hero is someone who can overcome a challenge or a intimidating element in he/she life. Everyone has a hero within themselves, wether you're a poor homeless man living in a poor, or this rich entrepreneur making millions. We all go through our ups and downs throughout our course in life, and eventually we will reach our goal. What makes me a hero is because I was hurt by someone who I thought would be one of my closest companion in my life, eventually that situation brought me down and I went to a depressive state and I’ve never felt the same after the same after that, but, I had people guide me out of that ordeal and I’ve learned to overcome it by becoming a hero within myself....
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...it is being loved, the other is being loved because it is such as to be loved.” There were plenty of gods in time of Socrates and Euthyphro but what is liked or disliked by gods was decided by man.When Socrates and Euthyphro encountered in the court, the first thing they asked was "Why he is here?".Socrates was charged by being impious and Euthyphro was charging his father because his father did something impious.In this case, what Socrates did was not believing what all people believe and this action was considered as impiety but, Euthyphro was sending his father to death because his father killed somebody and what Euthyphro was doing is considered as the right thing, even if his father commited crime.In the dialogue we see how the definition of piety and impiety changes from beginning to end of the dialogue.To analyze the question and to understand the difference between god-loved and piety, we should handle the situations from both Socrates' and Euthyphro's point of view. Firstly, Socrates was prosecuted, indicted in his words, because of being impious."An action or a man dear to the gods is...
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...This short paper will cover the trait of independence, and it will answer a few questions posed to look at the trait of independence from a few different angles. These angles include personal definitions of the trait and how a person should be able to demonstrate that trait. The paper will cover how the AICPA looks at Independence, how the State of Texas vies this trait, and a look at a current article showing the impacts of the trait independence. Upon the conclusion of this paper the reader will have a better understanding of how independence in accounting is defined and how to identify it As we see defined in our class text on page 162 is that independence is defined as, "the state of mind that permits the performance of an attest service without being affected by influences that compromise professional judgment, thereby allowing an individual to act with integrity and professional skepticism. To appear to be independent, the CPA should avoid circumstances that might cause an informed third party to reasonably conclude that the integrity, objectivity, or professional skepticism of a firm or member of the audit (attest) engagement team has been compromised." Within the frame work of my own personal definition I define independence as having the ability to have both the personal courage and institutional ability to analyze, state conclusions, and act in the best interests of the public. As pulled from http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/firms/alt-business-structure.html on...
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...Definition of marketing One could pose a simple request like “Define Marketing” and you would have a barrage of answers as unique as the individual defining the word. For this paper I will present two definitions, as well as present my personal definition or understanding of the marketing. To begin, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines marketing as “the process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service” (Merriam-Webster, 2012). This definition is clear and pretty simple to comprehend. Next, the class textbook, Marketing Management, defines marketing as “the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational goals” (Kotler, 2012). This definition lends a more academic view, but still is comprehendible and simply stated. After reading and reviewing the above definitions, I have come to my own personal definition. Marketing, as defined by Carla Posey, is the process which encompasses everything involved with the purchasing and selling of services and goods. This includes all work and research to effectively satisfy the needs and wants of the consumer. Importance of Marketing Marketing is important because it is the little voice to the consumer that says “hello, I know you need me and I want to give it to you”. A successful company has caught your attention and you have shown appreciation by buying into that brand. This is...
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...barriers to entry. How to apply the resource based view: Definitons: It resources include all assets, capabilities, organizational processes, firm attributes, information, knowledge etc. controlled by a firm that will help its efficiency. This will be broken down into human, physical and organization resources. A sustained competitive advantage when it is implementing a value creating strategy not simulteously being implemented by any current or potential competitor and when these other firms are unable to duplicate the benefit of this strategy. Not on calendar time. Critique * Priem and Butlers critique to 1991 paper states it is tautological (it is true in all possible interpretations). That’s its primary assertions are true by definition, and, thus not subject to empirical tests. Can also be said about Porters assertions between the relationship between industry attractiveness and firm performance can be reduced in tautology by observing that firms in attractive industry’s will outperform firms in unattractive industries and by defining industry attractiveness in terms of the ability for firms to outperform well. Not only does positioning and...
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