Nursing Learning Contract
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A 6 page learning contract proposal for a nursing program focusing on labor and delivery. Today's educational landscape is much different than that of the past, with far less attention given to the humanities as rapidly-evolving technical and scientific information builds, changes and is required to be directly applicable to students' intended or current work. The learning contract provides a means of focusing on specific items and pursuits that the student will need in his particular situation. This proposal lists specific learning objectives, evidence of mastery and suggestions for evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSnursLearnCont.rtf

Online Classes
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A 6 page paper discussing the evolution of distance learning as it has been altered by the advent of the Internet. Online classes began as special-interest adventures offered for no academic credit, but now there are Internet-only schools and many mainstream universities offer extensive possibilities. Distance learning has existed for more than a century in various forms, but the Internet offers possibilities never known before. One of these possibilities is Duke's MBA program that requires 5 weeks on campus, but also requires 2 weeks each in Germany, Brazil and China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSonlineClass.wps

Online Education
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A 5 page paper examining the sites of 4 online universities and discussing aspects of today's distance learning and degree programs. There is ongoing debate over whether the lack of classroom contact diminishes the quality of education received, but there is no doubt that computer contact has become a fact of college education regardless of format. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeduOnline.rtf

Part-time Student vs. Full-time Student
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In 3 pages the author compares and contrasts the part-time and the full-time college student. Included in the discussion are similarities & differences regarding privileges, housing options, & length of time to complete degree requirements. No bibliography.
Filename: Partfull.wps

Physical Education : University-School Partnerships
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A 8 page paper that begins by describing some of the characteristics of middle school students and the characteristics teachers need to work with this age group. The writer comments on the fact that physical education is behind other disciplines in establishing field-based university-school collaborative partnerships. The paper includes a description of two such programs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGpeclb.rtf

Plagiarism is Theft
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A 7 page paper which argues that plagiarism is wrong and is actually a form of theft. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAplagar.wps

Political Correctness in the College Classroom
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A 9 page research paper on being P.C. on campus. The writer explores the 'myth' of PC and its effects on policies and studies in higher education. A number of theories are cited to explain the evolution of PC's popularity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Polcrrct.wps

Post-Compulsory Education And Training In The UK
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This 9 page paper reports and explains the initiatives in the United Kingdom regarding post-compulsory education. The writer first explains the different qualifications certificates, i.e., the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and the General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) and the levels therein. An example of the curriculum for the plumbing NVQ is included. Next, there is a discussion of a number of initiatives, including the University for Industry, learning accounts, LearnDirect centres and initiatives for youth. The writer comments on the effects of the initiatives on business and training centers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGUKedtr.rtf

Preferential Treatment Of College Athletes
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A 6 page paper in which the author discusses the preferential treatment of college athletes, how they are treated, and why they receive the treatment they do. Bibliography included.
Filename: Prefcol.wps

Preparing Students for the Job Market
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(5 pp) Looking for work is a full time job in itself, and not many people tell us that when we begin the job search. Students who are entering the job market must be aware of the job seeking process, as well as have tools at their disposal to avoid discouragement while they look for employment. Are there ways which students can be better prepared for this task? Our discussion will examine that question. Thesis statement: SCANS skills should be incorporated into multi-discipline lesson plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBwrksch.doc

Problems Facing College Students
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In 3 pages the author discusses the problems facing the college student. The possibilities of weight gain, academic struggle, and inadequate housing are among the many examined. No bibliography.
Filename: Collprob.wps

Professional Information Gathering and Altering Student Perceptions
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This 7 page report discusses a situation in which an university needs to understand why it is attracting fewer students to its information and computing services programs than its counterparts within the same geographic location. Initial work had been done on the issue which is then refined to address the problem in greater detail. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWproalt.rtf