Recent Papers

• Medication and Cultures

  This research paper describes how health beliefs and cultural views of medication influence health behaviors. Three pages in length, four sources are cited ... MORE

• Secret Life of Bees from a Social Work Perspective

  This paper pertains to Lily, the main character is the film "The Secret Life of Bees." The writer discusses the film from a social work perspective, offering a biopsychosocial assessment and the goals for therapy. Eight pages in length, one source is cited. ... MORE

• Credit Card Fraud and Safeguards

  This 8 page paper gives an example of a paper on credit card fraud. This paper includes issues such as types of fraud, safeguards, and a synopsis. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ... MORE

• ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models

  In a paper of four pages, the author reflects upon three different models of instruction that can be used to foster student learning. The three models presented, the ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models provide foundation for creating instruction and defining the roles of educator and learners. The different strategies in these models support the belief that student engagement is an important aspect of the learning process. Of the three models, the Gerlach and Ely Design Model distinguishes itself from the others by focusing more on a clearly prescribed path to presenting content which differs from the motivational models of the ELM and ARCS. There are four sources listed. ... MORE

• DISASTER PLANNING AT THE LOCAL AND HOUSEHOLD LEVELS

  Covers the idea that disaster mitigation and planning might be more effective at a local and household level. Discussions center on Hurricanes Andrew, Harvey and Katrina, as well as infrastructure planning. There are 10 sources listed in the bibliography of this 14-page paper. ... MORE