they have read an enormous number of text-books and papers in a subject area and, as a result, possess and have mastered a large body of knowledge that they can use to critically assess any new work they encounter. Indeed, for such academics the process of reading critically may have become almost entirely subconscious. As they read a new paper in their subject area they cannot stop their brains from critically comparing the new information with the knowledge they already possess. Clearly, as students
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Researches UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORK THE EFFECT OF BROKEN HOMES ON SCIENCE EDUCATION STUDENTS (A case study of some selected secondary school in Sokoto south local government) BY MUSTAPHA ABDULHAMID 0711404245 BEING A PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, EDUCATION CHEMISTRY, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND EXTENSION SERVICES USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO. DECEMBER, 2011
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provide a better understanding of the relation between financial audit and information systems audit and to assess the influence the change in financial audit methodologies had on IS audit. We concluded that the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework was the starting point for fundamental changes in both financial and IS audit and that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act should be viewed as an enabler rather than an enforcer in establishing strong governance models. Finally, our research suggests that there
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logic is that segmentation can enhance marketing effectiveness and improve an organisation's ability to capitalise on marketing opportunities (Beane and Ennis, 1987; Weinstein, 1987). This is partly because segmentation builds on an excellent understanding of customers and competitors
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Research Question 3 Research objectives 3 Literature Review 3 Research Methodology 6 Research Philosophy 6 Data Sources 7 Research Tools 7 Sampling Methodology 8 Logistical and Ethical Consideration 8 Expected Outcomes 8 Planned Timetable 9 Conclusion 9 References 10 Introduction South Asia accounts for over 17 percent of the total world’s population. Although, there are varying definitions of the
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Fundamentals of Research University of Phoenix Karan Normand BSHS 382 March 14, 2012 Staci Lowe Fundamentals of Research Research makes many things possible in life. Business owners use research for marketing purposes. Consumers use research for the best purchases and so on. The scientific method is considered the most effective way to test data. “Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase understanding of a topic or issue” (Cresswell
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increasingly bigger idea in labs. In the past year, President Obama spent $215 million to develop a research initiative that sequence the DNA of about a million volunteers. The process of genome sequencing is complex, but to put it in simpler terms it’s determining the precise number of nucleotides inside of a DNA molecule. Successful DNA sequencing has also lead to a huge increase in biological/medical research and discovery, which is why Obama has put so much money into researching it. Because of all these
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Why have you joined us today? Overview • Learning cycle • Constructivism – Learning theory – Process – Instructional strategy • Classroom applications • Instructor and student roles Learning Cycle or “5 E’s” Engage Extend Evaluate Explain Explore How would you define constructivism? A definition of constructivism Fundamentally, constructivism says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences
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Page 1 2. Index 2 3. Title of the Thesis 3 4. Background of Research 4 5. Objectives 10 6. Scope 11 7. Methodology 11 8. Review of Literature 12 9. Gaps in Literature 14 10. Summary of the Proposal 14 11. Work Plan 16 12. References 17 3. TITLE OF THE THESIS: IMPACT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES’ PERFORMANCE 4. BACKGROUND OF RESEARCH: Total quality management (TQM) - TQM has been defined as
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and Why Use it?.........................................................3 3. Understanding Organisational Change…………………………………….….3 • Introduction……………………………………………………………………4 • What is Change Management………………………………………………4 • • • • What are the differences between change and transition? What is transformation? Leading and managing change Why is organisational change difficult to accomplish? 4. Kotter’s Eight-Stage Process for Creating Major Change……………………7 5. Bridge’s Three Phases for Managing Transition
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