Community Psychology
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An 8 page paper that investigates what Community Psychology is and how it is used. Community psychology as a discipline began in the mid-1960s, or at least that is when concerted efforts seem to have begun to document achievements and definitions used in the field. Theoretically, it is grounded in ecological psychology and is a specialization that is a combination of social psychology and applied developmental psychology with some undertones of theory from political science. Examples of community projects are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Compsych.wps

Community Survey / Suburban America
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6 pages in length. An excellent model for those studying local politics. The writer chooses a specific municipality that might as well be anywhere in the United States and discusses all pertinent demographic issues including: geography, population, socioeconomics, class division, real estate, budget & finance, government & bureaucracy, and current issues. A telephone number for that particular town's municipal office is listed on the last page. No bibliography included.
Filename: Maplewoo.wps

Comparison of New York and New Jersey Supreme Courts
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5 pages. Compares the New York and New Jersey Supreme Courts in some of their decisions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAnynnj.wps

Comparison of the Georgia State and the Federal Constitutions
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8 pages in length. Compares three topics: gun control, death penalty, and abortion; between the Federal Constitution and the Georgia State Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAgrgia.wps

Competitive Problems in Port Jacksonville, Florida
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A 5 page paper on Port Jacksonville, Florida (an area with many specially designed facilities tailored specifically for the automobile trade) and the problems that it faced during the early and mid-1990's as a result of increased competition between cities and states. The writer analyzes Port Jacksonville's competitive environment and makes determinations about its not-so-bright future. It is realized that the socioeconomic make-up of the entire region depends on this one port city and consequently, recommendations are made for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Portjack.wps

Considerations in Emergency Management
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A 30 page overview of emergency management. Speaking largely from the perspective of the events that unfolded prior to, during, and after Hurricane Katrina, the author addresses such aspects of emergency management as preplanning, evacuation, fire fighting, health care, and housing. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: PPemrMngKtr.rtf

Considering the Implementation of an Information Technology Strategy for Local Government
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This 21 page paper looks at a scenario where a local government is considering the introduction an IT strategy to encourage more citizen participation in local government. The paper is written in 4 parts. The first part fop the paper looks at three potential methods of enquiry that could be used to assess the proposed strategy and methods of implementation. The second part of the paper conducts a PESTEL analysis to look at the political, economic, social, technological, environment and legal influences that are present. The third paper of the paper uses an impact assessment approach to determine the impact that the strategy may have. The last part of the paper uses the former section in order to identify the key issues in examining the strategy and potential implementation. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEgovweb.rtf

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposition 82
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A 17 page paper discussing the possible benefits of California's Proposition 82, which if passed will provide access to universal (voluntary) preschool for all 4-year-old children in the state, followed by a cost-benefit analysis of the effects of the initiative. If approved, Proposition 82 will require that the state of California provide universal preschool of at least a half day for 180 days during the year for all of the state's four-year-olds. It is to be funded with an additional state income tax of 1.7 percent on taxable incomes over $400,000 for individuals; $544,457 for heads-of-household and $800,000 for married couples. Superficially the measure appears to be workable and fair, but closer analysis reveals that the measure constitutes a lose-lose scenario for all involved, including the 22,000 additional preschoolers who directly benefit from the program. Proposition 82 promises to have far-reaching and highly negative effects. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: KScbaCAprop82.rtf

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposition 82
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A 22 page paper providing full cost-benefit analysis of the effects of Proposition 82 which will require free universal preschool for all of California's 4-year-old children. Discount factors used are 3 and 4 percent; teachers are given a raise only once and no other costs increase over the 30-year life of the program. The project becomes positive after the first decade. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: KScbaCAprop82-2.rtf