Corporate Network Groups: A Proposed Policy for Treating all Groups Equally
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A 5 page paper based largely on Raymond Friedman’s 1999 article “The Case of the Religious Network Group”. Defines a network group and provides background information. Describes the evolution of such groups from entities which were at first viewed skeptically by their respective corporations to entities which were eventually supported and even encouraged by these corporations. Notes that all was well with network groups (whether composed of a racial minority or a homosexual membership) until Christian groups tried to establish their own groups. Addresses each of the objections to Christian groups, dismissing each in turn. Emphasizes that internal policy which discriminate against one type of network while encouraging the other can reflect negatively on the corporation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Correlates of Resilience in Homeless Adolescents: Part II
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This 7 page paper gives an example of how to write an review of literature, study design, sample, and variables, which are all important components of any quantitative research study on resilience in the homeless populations. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHHomAd2.rtf

Correlates of Resilience in Homeless Adolescents: Part III
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This 5 page paper gives an example of how to write a review of literature on the topic of correlates of resilience in homeless adolescents, including race, socioeconomic status and parental involvement. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Crime Rates: Race and Income Effects
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A 14 page paper exploring the relationship between crime, income and race in the United States. Violent crime is down, the prison population is down, but the disparity between black and white has increased. The paper provides graphical analysis of data gained from the Census and Bureau of Justice Statistics. Includes 3 tables and 6 figures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSstatsCrimRace.rtf

Critical Essay, Review, Analysis, and Revision
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This 7 page report presents a critical essay written on the topic that “Workers at the bottom of the economic ladder are paid enough.” An initial essay is presented and then criticized in terms of its overall argument and pseudo reasoning/fallacies. Then, the essay is revisited and suggestions are made of how it should be revised to better state the author’s argument and overall point of view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Aspects In The Use Of Foul Language Among Black Male Teens
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This is a 6 page paper that outlines a study on the effect and significance of foul language among black males between the ages of 14 and 18. The hypothesis of this study states that 'foul' language by secondary school level black males is culturally derived and is an accepted defense mechanism to 1) overwhelming incidence of violence and 2) cultural differences in definitions of family and gender roles. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
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Cultural Assimilation in America / Mission Impossible
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A 9 page research paper includes a 1 page Roman Numeral Sentence Outline. This paper discusses the myth of successful cultural assimilation among ethnic groups in the United States today. An argument is presented from the viewpoint that ethnic groups can never become completely assimilated into American society and culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cultural Competency
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A 3 page paper which examines how it is necessary to have an understanding of social systems and the human development variable in order to be culturally competent. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Cultural Differences in Conflict Resolution: A Comparison of the Western Model of Mediation with that Employed by the Chinese
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An 8 page discussion of the cultural influences on mediation style. Too often it seems that we try to impose the Western Model of Mediation on the rest of the world. In reality, the Western Model has many flaws when used in a cross cultural or non-Western setting. Effective mediation tactics must encompass provisions for managing imbalances. Under the Chinese approach to mediation the appearance of harmony is of ultimate importance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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