Recent Papers

• Studies of Mass Murder

  In a paper of three pages, the author reflects on studies of mass murder events. The author identifies four studies that have different methods for approaching this issue and creates a brief review of these studies. The outcomes of this involved the selection of one study that best represents the use of a semi-structured interview to conduct studies of trauma related to mass murder experiences. Bibliography lists four sources. ... MORE

• Different Family Structures

  The question for this essay is 'Are blended families just as good or better than traditional families and how do blended families operate differently from traditional families?' The paper explains different family structure, reports statistical data, and discusses differences between these two family structures. There are seven sources used in this ten page paper. ... MORE

• Effect of Slavery on US, Medieval European Economies

  This paper pertains to the relationship between economics and slavery in the American South and also in medieval Europe. Eight pages in length, seven sources are cited. ... 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

• People Need Training to Become Effective Teams

  Teamwork training is essential if teams are going to be effective. Teams need to learn specific skills to be effective, high-performing teams. This essay discusses the training teams need to be effective, which includes group roles, group development, budgeting for social responsibility, introducing ethics in the training, training to become a transformational leader and other aspects. There are five sources used in this seven page paper. ... MORE