What is an abstract? As described in the Abstract Guidelines for Theses, Dissertations, and Doctoral Studies, posted on the Research Center Web site and included at the end of this primer, the abstract “is a window for others into your research.” First, consider that the title of your research will provide the first clue about your study to those who are searching various databases for studies that contain information relevant to their own scholarly interests. Next, the abstract is intended as a
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process unheard-of possibilities. The current level of technological development allows for the construction of objects that are smaller, more intelligent and embedded in the environment and even wearable. These objects, which record and learn our habits are connected to the Internet and they have computing capabilities. They can also be interconnected and generate large quantities of information to benefit the environment in which they are located as well as the travellers that possess them. This
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In this time, good teachers and good teaching methods are needed in order that students can gain more knowledge especially in the subject Mathematics. Many students fail, because of the difficulty of this subject. These methods should be introduced to the students to improve more in their Mathematical abilities. In PNHS, many students have difficulty in Mathematics, because in this subject it uses more analysis and understanding problems. Math
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30 Research Tools and Resources in DCCCD Libraries http://www.dcccd.edu/databases A: Six Essential Finding Tools That Everyone Should Know Well 1. The Library Catalog (thelibrarycatalog.com) – The key to the entire contents of the DCCCD Libraries. 2. The Choose a Database Page – A gateway to the DCCCD’s extensive collection of digital resources (dcccd.edu/databases). 3. Academic Search Complete (Ebscohost) – The DCCCD’s largest single database of articles. Includes full text articles from
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should be sleeping. When and if they have an alarm clock, they just continue to sleep after it goes off. This was according to Murray Light who was asked to make an article regarding the growing concern of tardiness. Enamiroro Oghuvbu conducted a study in Nigeria to determine the causes of absenteeism and tardiness. He cites that the distance to school, school discipline, family background and school location are some of the common causes of for the tardiness of secondary students. Tardiness is
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Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Julie McKay NUR/513 Theoretical Foundations of Practice December 06, 2014 Stephanie Vaughn Ph.D. R.N. CCRN A concept is a term that theoretically describes and names a fact or phenomenon, thus providing it with a separate identity or meaning. Nurses use theories to clarify the events through nursing practice. A concept analysis provides insight to nursing knowledge and understanding of the concepts allows nurses to determine nursing actions
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Social media had been a massive part in every household. Technology had given us a great deal and helped us with our tasks and made everything easy. We know that social media sites like (Google+, Twitter, Facebook and Yahoo) had introduced us in many methods that can connect people easier. Social media sites had been a popular means to connect with other people over the Internet. During the 1980's home computers were becoming more common
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Slide 1: In this presentation, I will be discussing the Autism Spectrum Disorder and the role of Social Development. I will also discuss the topic of classroom integration, and if it helps those with autism develop Social skills quicker. This specific topic is truly a passion of mine as I work with many children on the spectrum within the Abbotsford School District as a special education assistant. It is fascinating to me that there are so many different branches within the disorder, and how every
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Research studies have mostly elicited consumers' willingness-to-pay (WTP) for organic food through contingent valuation. Alternatively, explores, using an experimental second-price sealed-bid auction, the value that consumers place on organic food and the effect that information included on ecolabel and physical appearance have on their WTP. This methodological approach involves the use of real money and real products, which, in fact, may overcome the hypothetical bias detected in previous studies. Also
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Responsible Spending on Green Initiatives: A List That Discus the Costs of Green Initiatives With the environment’s increasing presence in media, many people feel that sustainability and renewable resources should be at the forefront of funding programs. Several countries also sympathize with the people’s statement that increased funding towards green initiatives is the right thing to do in order to preserve the world for generations to come. While some experts warn of the costs associated with
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