Recent Papers

• Marketing Research Proposal To Identify the Features of Effective Social Networking Media Messages

  Social media is playing an increasingly important role in firms marketing strategies. This paper presents a research proposal designed to assess which types of messages on social media are most likely to help stimulate positive consumer responses. Nine sources are cited in the bibliography of this six page paper. ... 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

• Criminal Sexual-type Conduct Data

  There have been a number of laws passed and numerous court cases regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. These span more than four decades and yet, it does not seem that the incidence of sexual harassment has been reduced. Statistical data are reported from an older Federal Government Report, a military academies report, and a general public report. The incidence of harassment at each military academy is reported for women and men along with the reasons they seldom report these crimes. The physical and emotional effects of experiencing this type of crime are discussed. There are three sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE

• Impact on Language Learning, Global Issues

  This research paper explored organizational websites of intuitions that focus on global issues, such as environmental issues, poverty, food supply and women's rights. The writer investigated six issues and provides brief summations about organizational missions, questions raised, the impact of the issue on language learning, and the writer's personal view on the issue. The paper concludes with a proposal for further exploration of women's rights. Six pages in length, twelve sources are cited. ... MORE

• Social Networks and Tourism

  In a paper of five pages, the author reflects on word of mouth and e-word of mouth (eWOM) as they influence consumer behaviors. The current literature reflects the importance of social networking and eWOM as major sources of communication with the tourism consumer base. User-driven content can influence opinions and drive consumer behaviors, but both positive and negative messages can occur in the same forum. Subsequently, companies must recognize the impacts of the varied messages that may appear in user-driven social media, as well as the way it can influence different consumers. The research provides an interesting perspective on the challenges and application of eWOM. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ... MORE