The Impact of Social Media use on Academic Performance at one Urban University: A Pilot Study Sam Mozee, MPPA Mississippi Urban Research Center Abstract. The purpose of this study was to begin exploring the possible impact of social media use on the academic performance of students attending one urban university. The study's primary goal is to identify key themes, trends, and/or perceptions that can be used as a foundation for more in-depth empirical research, and can be used to develop policy recommendations
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nurses work. However, short stay and long stay patients see the same nurses over many shifts. What they may not realize is how many hours RNs work in a given 24-hour period to provide continuous patient care. According to Bae (2012a), a 2004 research study found that “43% of U.S. RNs worked more than 40 hours per week and about 9% worked more than 60 hours per week” (p. 205). In most instances RNs work overtime to alleviate staff shortages in their units. According to Bae (2012b), staff shortage in hospitals
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Batasan Hills National High School IBP road Batasan Hills, Quezon City S.Y: 2011-2012 The effects of study habits to the academic performance of 4th Year students of Batasan Hills National High School Approval Sheet This research entitled, “The effects of study habits to the academic performance of 4th Year students of Batasan Hills National High School” prepared and submitted by Panel of Examinees Approved by the committee and Oral exam with grade of _______on Chairman Member
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postgraduate students. Moreover, the report aims to establish the patterns in which a cultural background influence travelling and to detect similarities between British and Polish attitudes. Therefore, the research is a comparative, cross-cultural study. In order to achieve the purpose, 5 structured interviews were carried out that helped to construct a questionnaire. The analysis of qualitative and quantitative data shows that the cultural background has an effect on postgraduate students' travelling
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Education plays a vital role in our lives. It is important like our basic needs – food, clothes, shelter. It is through education where we can put our potentials in maximum use. It is a precious tool in our lives. It is our key to success. It opens doors of opportunities and serves as our guide to achieving our dreams. It is a preparation for our future roles. Without education, we cannot develop our skills and talents that will help us become
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heated debate in recent decades. There is a vast empirical literature on the effects of television on aggression but no published comprehensive review has ever focused on those studies that use criminal aggression as their outcome. The present paper represents an attempt to fill this void and provide a resource for those who do not wish to delve into four decades of original research in order to assess this line of investigation. Studies are evaluated based on contemporary standards of research in
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immensely gratifying, but studying usually involves hard work. The primary step towards effective study habits is to face up to this reality. One need not feel guilty if one doesn’t look forward to studying. Once an individual accepts the premise that studying doesn’t come naturally, it should be apparent that one needs to set up an organized program to promote adequate study. Learning how to study is really a long-term process. As one goes on studying, one finds more techniques and methods that offer
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2012 Published: May 10, 2012 A Survey of Students Study Habits in Selected Secondary Schools: Implication for Counselling G.I. Osa-Edoh, and A.N.G. Alutu Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria Abstract: This study examined the usefulness of Imbibing in the students study habit as a means of enhancing their academic performance. The study tried to delve into the fallen standard of education in
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that have become increasingly prevalent include irregular meals and frequent unhealthy snacks dominating eating habits (Spanos & Hankey, 2009). The importance of a healthy lifestyle and well-being are receiving an increasing amount of attention and Phoenix and Winnie (2009) noted that The World Health Organization estimated that 50.8% of deaths are attributed to diseases closely related to unhealthy lifestyles. Social and cultural aspects of people’s food choices that involve their attitudes and motives
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Social Media Marketing to the Choice and Preference of 4th year BSBA students of LSPU in Buying a Products or Services Chapter 1 The Problem and It’s Background Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of social media marketing. With the increased speed and technological implications of the Internet, this study aimed to determine the effect of social media marketing to the choice and preference of 4th year BSBA students of LSPU in buying a products or services. This may provide a clear picture
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