Bilingual Education / Review of Literature
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In 9 pages, the author critiques five research articles on the theme of whether bilingual education is necessary. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Autism And Applied Behavioral Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses the use of applied behavioral analysis with young autistic children. Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas of UCLA pioneered this process in 1987. It is also intermittently referred to as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) because it involves the use of discreet trials that break learning down into very small steps. The writer reports the original study, the follow-up study six years later and a replication study conducted by other investigators. A brief explanation of a critique of other programs used to treat young autistic children is also offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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What is 'Literature'
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A 6 page analysis that examines the question of what constitutes classical literature as opposed to mere popular fiction. The writer argues that this quality encompasses more then either popularity or use of language, but rather it depends on whether or not the work offers a perspective that radically alters that of the reader. Examples are drawn from Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings; Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird; and Susanna Rosen's Charlotte Temple. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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'Equal Opportunity For All & Preferences For None'
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A 5 page paper arguing in favor of the University of California's move to abandon affirmative action efforts in regards to college admission. This paper illustrates the ways in which affirmative action has failed to meet its true goals. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Affirmative Action and Women in Public Education
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This 8 page paper looks at the subject inclusive of a review of relevant literature and makes recommendations. The position of the paper favors affirmative action in this context in order to improve stereotypes of women as well as to help women to achieve in such professions. Bibliography lists 8 sources
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Race Exclusive Scholarships
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This 20 page paper examines the issue by looking at a variety of cases including the 1978 Bakke decision that spurred the debate on reverse discrimination. Legal cases are cited and the issue is discussed both in a legal and moral sense. The paper takes the position that affirmative action and race based scholarships are necessary.
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The Texas Response to Ending School Quotas
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5 pages in length. Examines the Hopwood case and affirmative action ruling as applied to Texas colleges and universities. While some find it interesting that a southern state is actively interested in pursuing minority attendance at colleges and universities, it is not at all an unusual occurrence. Because minorities make up a substantial number of the Texas population, by adding these minorities to the attendance at Texas colleges and universities this will drive the enrollment up. This in turn creates more funds for the institution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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School Uniforms / A Proposal
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This 7 page paper investigates the benefits of requiring students to wear uniforms in public schools, a policy more and more schools are adopting. The justification for such a policy is offered along with data from schools who have instituted school uniforms. The paper concludes with suggestions for a longer paper. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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"Finding Forrester": Reality or Hollywood Glamour?
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A 6 page paper which examines the film "Finding Forrester" and discusses whether such a portrayal could be real or whether it is nothing more than Hollywood glamour. The paper utilizes Richard Rodriguez' work titled "The Achievement of Desire" which discusses aspects of educating the minority. No additional sources cited.
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"Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol
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A 6 page paper which presents a basic book report, discussing each chapter briefly. The paper also discusses the sociological theoretical perspective presented in the book, and a personal reaction to the book. No additional sources cited.
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"Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the article "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni. No additional sources cited.
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