Recent Papers

• Direct Democracy in the United States

  This 5 page paper gives an overview of direct democracy and the use of initiatives and referendum. This paper includes discussion of direct democracy in the United States on the local, state, and national level. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ... MORE

• The Homelessness Problem

  This 3 page paper gives an explanation of how people become homelessness. This paper includes what leads to homelessness and what can be done by individuals to help the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ... MORE

• Guinea Worm, Eradication Program

  This paper describes the Guinea Worm Eradication Program, which was implemented by the Carter Center. This campaign has had remarkable success and is close to completely eradicating the disease. Three pages in length, three sources are cited. ... MORE

• Overview of Texas Politics

  This paper describes contemporary issues in Texas' politics, such as the charges against Gov. Rick Perry, as well as the historical background of Texas politics . Ten pages in length, six 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