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Improving Public Speaking Skills among African American Students within a High School Institution »

Number of pages 16

In 16 pages, this topic and how it is influenced through various academic courses of study (most notably reading, English/writing) are analyzed theoretically and statistically with the emphases being on standardized testing and the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Eighteen sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Advanced Practice Nursing/Legal Requirements in Tennessee »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, defines accreditation, licensure and certification and then discusses advanced nursing practice in the State of Tennessee by looking first at Tennessee state law and then at the online sites for nursing certification offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ... View Full Description
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Mathematics; Anxiety And Commutative, Associative, And Distributive Laws »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses with two issues. The first part of the paper considers how to help mature students that have a mathematics anxiety may be helped before undertaking a learning course containing maths when they have not tackled the subject for many years. The second part of the paper looks at three laws ... View Full Description
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Evidence of Law and Forensics »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page overview of evidence of law as it relates to forensics. This paper outlines the various types of evidence that is out there and discusses the potential problems that come into play in its correct interpretation. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Salvage Law and Government Property in US Waters »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page consideration of the circumstances surrounding the salvage of a World War II aircraft that crashed into US waters in 1943. This paper considers the distinction between lost, misplaced, and abandoned as they relate to the plane’s ownership. The author emphasizes the importance of salvage law in deciding just compensation for ... View Full Description
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National Security Council »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the National Security Council: what it is, the law that established it, how it is used by presidents, with some examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Corporate Transparency - McBride Financial »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper responds to questions regarding transparency and governance of a case study supplied by the student. The paper begins by describing and explaining transparency, governance and the new laws and regulations that came about from a number of massive scandals. The rest of the paper discusses the notes sent back-and-forth between ... View Full Description
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Contract Law Case; A Minor Entering into a Contract »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is based on a scenario presented by the student. A minor has entered into a contract to buy a car, has lost his job and want to return the car and get his money back. The paper discusses the relevant legal issues, including the status of the contract as voidable, and ... View Full Description
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Preventing Attacks: A Comparison of Two Approaches in Reducing Susceptibility to Becoming a Victim »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of predatory crime and the steps that can be taken to reduce vulnerability. This paper compares and contrasts the approaches found in an article in “The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin” one published by the U.S. Department of State on the World Wide Web. No additional sources are listed. View Full Description
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Speech Recognition as a Tool for Human and Computer Interaction »

Number of pages 3

A 4 page review of the rapid technological evolution that has enabled speech recognition. This paper discusses this evolution in reference to Moore’s Law, and industry applications and problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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An Evaluation of EMTALA »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines this health care legislation. On balance, it is claimed that the law has a positive impact on the public. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Supply And Demand - Law Of Diminishing Returns »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. The first part of this essay reports an article from the WSJ about the supply and demand of oil and corn, explaining how the demand impacts the supply and the affiliated cost issues. The second part of the paper discusses the law of diminished returns and provides three specific examples. ... View Full Description
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ELECTRONIC MEDIA, TRENDS AND SOCIAL IMPACT »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper focuses on trends that have resulted from electronic media, and discussing how those trends reflect on consumerism, justice, law and happiness. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Women’s Rights and Islam: Sunni vs Shia »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page overview of the distinctions that exists between these two sects interpretation of Islamic law. This paper contends that the Shia’s belief that temporary marriages are sanctioned by Allah is not only inaccurate, it is counterproductive to women’s rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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COMMUNITY POLICE INITIATIVE »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses community watch, or neighborhood watch groups as a viable solution to help with law enforcement issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Profiling »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research report that utilizes scholarly literature on this topic to demonstrate the legitimacy of the position that, while criminal profiling is not always 100 percent accurate, it is a legitimate and valuable tool for law enforcement officers. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Leadership in Law Firms »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the issue of leadership in law forms and assesses the influences of leadership and the way that organizational structures and issues such as specialization and expertise may impact on how leadership emerges. The bibliography cites 16 sources. View Full Description
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Employment Law and Employer Duties; A Case Study »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at a case concerning English employment law and assesses three different scenarios. The first concerns the way that work conditions are provided with cramped conditions and glaring computer monitors. The second issue concerns vicarious liability of the employer for an employee who catapults scissors across a room and injures ... View Full Description
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Religion in the Schools »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the controversy surrounding teaching religion in our schools. This paper reviews the pros and cons as is reflected in case law. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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International Criminal Court, International ad hoc Tribunals v. National Legal Systems »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the role of the ICC and considers whether the ICC or the national courts are the best place for the procession of those accused of heinous crimes such as genocide. The ICC and the national courts are compared and theoretically and with the use of example application of the law ... View Full Description
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Morse et. al. v Frederick: An Analysis »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of this important Supreme Court case. This paper analyzes the case in comparison to past case law and suggests additional arguments as to why the findings of the Supreme Court were in fact just. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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EMTALA and Illegal Aliens »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. EMTALA is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act enacted as part of COBRA in 1986 with the final regulations being published in 1995. This paper explains this law's mandates to emergency rooms and also reports some of the many ERs that had to close their doors. The paper ... View Full Description
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Mandated Nurse-to-Patient Ratios »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the controversial subject of mandated nurse-to-patient ratios, including a focus on the law in California. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Is an Employment Contract Enough? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considered whether or not the employment contract alone would be sufficient to regulate the employment relationship. The influences ion the way the employment relationship is influences are considered and the arguments for and against additional influences are discussed, before the conclusion that more than an employment contract is needed for ... View Full Description
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The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper takes a look at this Act that passed in 2004. The law is evaluated and discussed in depth. All sources are from academic journals. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Should Government Intervene in the Employment Contract? »

Number of pages 8

The employment contract is a personal contract between the employer and the employee. It may be argued that this should be sufficient to regulate the employment contract. However, there are interventions from government in a number of ways. This 8 page discusses how and why intervention may be necessary and considers whether or not this ... View Full Description
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Stricter Gun Control Leaves People Vulnerable »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which argues that stricter gun control laws will leave people more vulnerable to violence and increases violent crimes. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Business Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper answering three business law questions associated with scenarios involving Newcorp. Pat is being wrongfully terminated; Paula is the victim of sexual harassment exercised by Sam; Paul is being difficult and making groundless claims regarding disability and safety issues associated with working on a machine he does not like. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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An Analysis of Participation in ABATE »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that explores the motorcyclist organization from the perspective of a special interest group. This paper describes one very visible protest of helmet laws that was sponsored by ABATE. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN ONTARIO »

Number of pages 10

This 10-page paper describes various requirements for launching a business in Ontario, Canada. Topics under discussion include employee regulations, business entity types and various laws. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) »

Number of pages 10

In ten pages this paper presents a detailed analysis of the history, implementation, compliance, reforms, and other related issues associated with the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eleven sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Juveniles, Transfer Laws And Adult Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses transfer laws and adult court as they related to juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Overcoming Language Barriers in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page consideration of the problems inherent in policing those who are not proficient in English. This paper reviews what law enforcement agencies around the nation have done to overcome these problems and recommends a best practice solution. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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BROWN V. BOARD: IMPACT ON LEGAL HISTORY »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses how Brown v Board of Education ended up impacting U.S. law, particularly as it pertained to "seperate but equal" which was a hallmark of Plessy v Ferguson, the act it overturned. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Experimental Social Psychology »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Social psychology - which represents the study of various components of attitude, motivation, personality and behavior as they reflect an individual's influence upon and by social groups - derives its myriad findings through the function of experimentation, a value explained as being critical to "discovering universal laws…[and] eradicating social evils" ... View Full Description
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Reducing Overtime For Officers Appearing In Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. With court-related overtime typically represented as the second or third most costly component of most police department's payroll, it stands to reason why the chief of police is eager to implement a new system to address the problem. The inability to modify existing law notwithstanding, there are a number ... View Full Description
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Sui Generis and Database Protection »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the protection that is granted to databases under EU law with the application of sui generis, which is embedded in Directive 96/9/EC on the legal protection of databases. The protection that is afforded is discussed and the way this has changed since Simon Chalton posed a rhetorical question in ... View Full Description
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Riordan Compliance Plan »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper presenting a corporate compliance plan for Riordan. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that Riordan actually operates as it intends. The goal of Riordan's corporate compliance plan will be to ensure that all aspects of Riordan's business comply with the company's mission and ethics statements and in ... View Full Description
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Rebirth of Natural Law: Finnis, Fuller and Devlin »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the rebirth of natural law as seen through the theories of John Finnis, Lon Fuller and Patrick Devlin. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Considerations When Going Global »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses some issues of moving operations, including staffing, providing an example with German laws and also discussing types of management and leadership styles that are mentioned for success in the global market. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police and Police Issues: Due Process »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the goals of law enforcement conflict with the principles of due process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Emergency Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the conditions stipulated by this law. The author reviews a recent case where a woman in premature labor admits to the ER and is subsequently admitted. When her infant is born it only lives two hours because it did not receive adequate care because of a technicality in ... View Full Description
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Law Offices Of Jeter, Jackson, Guidry, And Boyer »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper. This essay addresses specific questions regarding the new GM-Operations hired for a law firm. The first question deals with what the partners should do about the new person and the negative impact he has had on the firm. It also discusses leadership style that is needed for that position. Finally, the ... View Full Description
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Current Issues in Sex Discrimination Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at an English sex discrimination law issue. The paper, written as preparation for a presentation looks at what is meant by discrimination, how sex discrimination can take place, and the impact of the Gender Recognition Act 2004. The paper includes a poster designed to raise awareness of this new act. ... View Full Description
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Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/State of CA »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discuses this nursing specialty within the context of practice under California law and specifically on the topic of nurse prescribing. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Board and Director Liability; The Case of Not For Profit Organizations »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper looks at the duties and responsibilities of directors. The paper looks at the general responsibilities and then considers directors in a non-profit making organization, such as a charity, in more detail. The paper is written with reference to Canadian law, but many of the concepts are universal. The bibliography cites 10 ... View Full Description
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What is Law? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the meaning of the law. Aristotle is the focus of this paper that also takes other theorists into account. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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“Natural Crimes” and “Legal Crimes” »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses “natural crimes” (“mala in se”) – crimes that are morally wrong; and “legal crimes” (“mala prohibita”) – crimes that are illegal only because the law says so. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Gulf Corporation Council (GCC): Crime Law And Capital Punishment »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The six GCC countries strive to cultivate and uphold the tenets of human rights and in doing so have no reservations about seeking the death penalty for those who transgress against others. The extent to which Sharia (Islamic) law governs this position on capital punishment is both grand and ... View Full Description
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Styles of Communication in the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of communication in criminal justice. The value of communication in law enforcement is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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