Recent Papers

• Out-of-School Program with JAG

  The school dropout rate has been declining but there are still more than a million people dropping out every year. This paper provides a report and analysis of one program that has been effective in helping students earn a high school diploma. It is a unique, multi-faceted program called Out-of-School Program under the Jobs for America's Graduates organization. The program is comprehensively explained. The report includes statistical data, two tables, appendices, and a table of contents. There are twelve sources used in this twelve page paper ... 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

• Legalizing Marijuana Compared to the Prohibition

  Special interest groups and propaganda played a strong role in Prohibition and they have played a strong role in drug laws today, particularly with marijuana. This paper considers policies. the amendment that banned alcohol and why and the amendment that repealed it. This is compared to the legalization of marijuana with data regarding revenue in Colorado. A policy is recommended with justification. There are seventeen sources used in this ten page paper. ... MORE

• Positivity and Input Strengths

  Leadership strengths is a topic that has been written about for decades. Recently, two surveys to identify strengths and talents were published and both are being used frequently. This paper discusses how people with different strengths make decisions and it also discusses how managers can develop different strengths. Examples are included. There are three sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE

• Five Themes for Increasing Performance

  Management was first studied during the early years of the industrial revolution. Theories and practices have changed dramatically since then. What has not changed is the continual search for ways to increase a company's performance. For that to happen, employees must perform at higher levels. This essay reacts to and reflects on an article entitled, "Creating High Performances Workplaces" by Martin Staubus who describes five themes related to performance. There is one sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE