Differences/Similarities Between High School And College
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3 pages in length. High school and college can be as different as any two polar opposites, but at the same time, they also share an abundance of similarities that help one make one of life's most important transitions. When the student discusses these differences and similarities, issues to address include the ongoing need for peer associations, the complete departure from being irresponsible, as well as the startling realization that one's successful college experience is the direct link to one's future career achievements. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCHSCol.rtf

Different Types of Knowledge
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This 5 page paper argues that there are different types of knowledge and that college is not the only way to receive an education. The paper provides examples of successful people who did not go to college as well as to explore ways in which college educated people are not knowledgeable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA144edu.rtf

Differential In Graduation Rates Between Collegiate Division 1 Male & Female Basketball Players
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A 9 page paper that outlines a research study of graduation rate differentials in basketball players based on gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Gradbask.wps

Differing Presentations of Information on the World Wide Web: Evolution Verses Creationism
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A 6 page overview of the value of the World Wide Web in research applications. Contends that, while the Web is a tremendously useful research tool, the information which can be found there can vary dramatically in regard to its factual information and the opinion which is being delivered. Utilizes three sites arguing creationist verses evolutionist theory to document this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPevoWWW.wps

Diversity in the University Environment
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This 28 page paper is a literature review that considers the forms of diversity that may manifest in a campus environment. These include racial and ethnic differences, economic and class differences as well as the issues of age and mature students. The writer looks at these individually, considering how they develop and how these will need to be dealt with by any collage seeking to form a stronger community basis. The writer also considers the similarities different educational establishments and how research may be undertaken. The bibliography cites 29 sources.
Filename: TEunidiv.rtf

Drug Addiction and University Success
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This is a 9 page paper discussing drug abuse and how it affects students in a university environment. A tutorial approach is used which suggests further research in some areas. Definitions of drug abuse, the issues of social factors, stress and interventions are also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TJdrugu1.rtf

Education And Choice
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5 pages in length. The student discusses vouchers and subsidy money as they relate to improving the quality of education. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCchoic.wps

Education Article Review
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This 3-page paper reviews a journal article: Pettus, Alvin M. & Allain Violet Anselmini. (1999, July). Using A Questionnaire To Assess Prospective Teachers' Attitudes Toward Multicultural Education Issues. Education 119. The writer summarizes the article and comments on the quality of it. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGedmlt.rtf

Education Has Many Faces
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A 5 page paper discussing three different articles which deal with different situations regarding higher education. In 'Performing Shakespeare: Writing and Literacy on the Job,' Leo Parascondola discusses his own experiences with the system and raises the issue of the individual student's unique 'language' and the needs of that student. In 'Looking Forward in Anger' Barbara White appears to address her own individual anger at the institution's apparent method of eliminating costly employees and benefiting employees who hold seniority. The third article, by R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr., addresses the issues of politically correct speech on campuses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Edufaces.wps

Education in West Virginia
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This 3 page paper takes a look at "Measuring Up 2000: The State by State Report Card for Higher Education," and reacts to it from the viewpoint of a West Virginia resident. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA115Ed.wps

Educational Trends in Nursing: RN verses BSN
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A 5 page overview of the importance of advanced education in the nursing profession. Reviews the changes which have occurred in the health care environment which necessitate advanced education. Highly recommends the Bachelor of Science in nursing as a means of meeting the challenges of nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnrsBSN.wps

Entering Teaching From Another Field
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An 8 page paper. The general question addressed in this paper is whether or not individuals should be accepted into post-graduate degree programs in education if their undergraduate degree is in a different field? The writer responds by first citing the literature on the qualities and characteristics attributed to "good teachers." The research encompasses findings in other nations as well as in the U.S. The writer then goes on to discuss the shortage of teachers and the success of alternative certification programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGtchal.rtf