Nancy L. Marshall wrote an article entitled “The Quality of Early Child Care and Children’s Development” in 2004. Her study looks at the types of research that have been done recently, and the factors that influence a child’s development. These factors are far greater than simply the child care setting, but everything plays back into …
Introduction The book 1984 by George Orwell was written in 1948 and stood partly as a prediction of the future. Another element to this book, or at least its creation, is the fact that writing predictions is fun. There are innumerate plausible possibilities, and as an author all you have to do is pick the …
Blindness and disability is a strong theme in literature. Raymond Carver penned the 1983 short story Cathedral in an anthology of the same name. The story centers on an unnamed narrator, who has a strong sense of dislike towards a blind friend of his wife’s. Throughout the visit of Robert, the blind man, the narrator …
A Worn Path is a piece of impressive work created by Eudora Welty and revolves around two important emotions everyone has for their family – love and sacrifice. She starts her story by introducing her main character, an old black woman named Phoenix, who follows a worn path during Christmas season. The story relies heavily …
Austria and Prussia continued under the rule of absolutism at a time when England was adopting constitutionalism by practicing parliamentary rule. In an attempt to justify absolutism, monarchs argued that they ascend to power by divine help and therefore any disregard of this rule was equated to disobeying God. This followed that they were only …
Introduction The UAE is renowned for its rich cultural heritage heavily manipulated by Arab and Islamic traditions. UNESCO has particularly acknowledged the Emirate of Sharjah as a fascinating emirate that has single handedly taken measures in protecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arabs. A classic example is anchoring the Dubai Shopping Festival in cultural …
Audience—whom are you telling about the ad? The audience to whom this position paper is directed would be to those people who feel uncomfortable with harm perpetrated to the environment that do not realize that they are directly supporting harm to the environment by patronizing Victoria’s Secrets. Purpose—why are you telling them about how the …
Drinking and driving is still seen as a small evil, and yet a person drinking and driving is putting worse than giving a loaded gun to a drunken person. When you drink and drive you are put in charge of a 1/2/3 ton piece(s) of metal that can move at high speed, and you are …
In this essay I will analyze the purpose of education. There are some people in this world that have very little education at all and they are richer than people with numerous qualifications and years of study behind them. In this essay I will not conclude on the analysis, but will open up the discussion …
As with most new technology, people tend to feel that it curbs both creativity and intellect. From the days of wireless radio and TV, to today with wireless Internet and online movies, people have claimed that new technology is bad for us. Within this essay I hope to prove that the Internet does curb creativity …
There is a problem that is developing around the world that not all people know about. In terms of higher education, more men than women are enrolling in post-secondary programs and maintaining their schooling long enough to obtain a degree. This gender gap in higher education could have societal and economic implications that have not …
Introduction For analysis, in this essay, we have taken up three articles, which deal with definition, concepts and strategies concerning information warfare.(Jones, 1999; Arquilla, 1999; 2003) In the age of information technology, knowledge is used for both good and not so good purposes. Information technology, when it is used for purpose of aggression, it will …
To William Shakespeare, the bard of Avon, it was a ‘green-eyed monster’. To B.C. Forbes, it is a ‘mental cancer’. In either case, jealousy (or its counterpart, envy) is depicted as a horrible, destructive entity. But is jealousy always harmful? Or can there be benefits to the emotion? I would assert that, depending on the …
Sex and its role in relationships is one of the most contentious features of human interaction that just about every couple spends years trying to figure out just how it is meant to work. In previous generations, sex was largely a taboo subject, only discussed behind closed doors and never referred to in company. Young …
Most parents monitor their children’s activities, and censor things that they find inappropriate, but in what ways should they censor children’s reading material? No parent wants their child to grow up using bad language – this much is true of nearly every parent, and at least every good one. Therefore, it seems reasonable enough to …
Lots of people play the lottery and try and find other ways of winning money, while other focus on money when choosing their career and planning their lives. This is because people believe that being rich will make you happy. This essay will explore if money does make you happy, and if it is possible …
For many years, particularly in the early 1990’s, teen pregnancy was at an all-time high in America, with 61.8 births for every 1,000 teenage girls. The last 20 years has seen a decline in teen pregnancy and today it is at its lowest. In 2009 adolescent pregnancy in America reached a new low for the …
Young people are told so often that self-respect is very important, and that they need it for many different reasons. The amount of self-respect we have varies greatly; some people have too little and perhaps some have too much. It’s necessary to examine why self-respect is important, and whether there is anything else more vital …
Bullying can cause real misery and depression to the extent that it can destroy people’s lives. As a result, bullies are often greatly disliked and punished harshly, as they should be, but it is also important to understand the reasons for bullying so that the bully can be helped too. While we all know that …
Introduction In North America there have been a lot of people that have lost their jobs. This has caused a lot of unemployment, which has also been caused by the lack of new jobs coming onto the market. Thesis Question Is unemployment dropping and will it continue to drop? Evidence Between 2008 and 2009 the …
The world currently has an “I need” and “I deserve” attitude. For many, the newest I-phone update is a needed and desired product, as is the latest Ford car. So it can be hard to determine what is necessary and what is excess. Are there things in this world that people take for granted that …
Orwell’s Animal Farm is a fable that parallels the succession of different forms of government in human history. The text is an obvious allegory of the proletarian revolution and its ultimate consequences. Significantly, the novel points to a vicious repetition of the same pattern in government, despite the apparent differences in principles that the governments …
In my essay, I intend to show that lowering the voting age is not such a bad idea. My research shows that people consider lowering the voting age to be very bad. That they think terrible consequences will follow. My essay shows how this terrible consequence will not occur. Terrible consequences? Like when women could …
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a story of regicide and a warning against black magic. It’s easy to see Macbeth as the primary antagonist, because he becomes the face of the cast of villains, and the focus of the main characters’ anger. Macbeth, though, was not a maker of his destiny. The true antagonists lie behind …
The Great Depression occurred at the end of the Roaring Twenties, a time of economic boom around the world. It led to almost a decade of economic troubles, which are often known as the Gloomy Thirties. The Wall Street stock exchange crashed and the world was plunged into crisis as America began recalling its loans. …
In my essay, I intend to show that further gun control is simply not an option. I argue this point by using parallels in the gaming and movie industry. I show how further gun control will eventually lead to a banning of guns in the US by arguing points both in support of gun control …
Every citizen has the right to vote, yet so many people don’t vote, with the turnout at just 64% for the 2008 presidential election, and voter turnout rates decreasing steadily in most established democracies. There are a number of reasons why people may not vote: a lack of understanding of politics, people being busier, a …
I believe that recreational drugs are a bad thing for the fact that they limit human will and creativity. They cause a person to become being “okay” with being bored, and I think that is a bad thing. Drugs have helped create a lot of good music There are many songs that have been created …
The USA doesn’t have free education for students, at least at the higher levels. Much has been made about increasing levels of debt. Some people have even called for the introduction of free education. This would be a major mistake. It would decrease personal freedoms for much of the general population, reduce quality, and send …
Getting an education is compulsory in the developed world, but so many of us don’t appreciate it enough. We should value our education a lot more and work harder, because it is compulsory for so many different reasons and adds so much value to our lives. There are so many positive outcomes of education, but …
Once you reach a certain age or a certain amount of time spent with the same partner, especially as a woman, friends and family will inevitably start asking questions about marriage or even downright pressure you into taking this step. But is getting married such a good idea? I believe not, since, nowadays, at least …
Introduction & Thesis It should be left up to the government when it comes to natural disasters. They are something that government agencies can predict and are able to give warning for. The government should be the main focus when it comes to natural disaster safety measures and abatement. Argument The government is not able …
Conventional learning is evolving with the help of computers and online technology. New ways of learning are now available, and improved access is one of the most important benefits available. People all around the world are experiencing improved mobility as a result of the freedom and potential that online learning provides, and as academic institutions …
If you plan on making your way in the world, learning a second language is imperative. English has a foothold as the “language of business,” and being so, has become the most commonly learnt second language amongst foreign language speakers. Not only is English significant in the business world, but in general, when people of …
The idea of school uniforms seems like an antiquated concept for many North Americans. Unless a child attends private school, it is not normally practiced by children and families. Yet around the world, wearing school uniforms is the norm. Students studying in schools requiring school uniforms generally perform very well academically and seem happy wearing …
Corporal punishment is the act of using physical force to punish a student for wrongdoing. It might involve a ruler across the back of the hand or a cane to the rear. Corporal punishment has since been outlawed as a cruel and unusual punishment. In this essay, I explore the for and against of implementing …
The 21st century is one where people constantly fight for equality. One of the major issues under consideration is whether girls should be allowed to play on boys sports teams. Due to the differences in physical makeup, sporting tastes, and economic considerations it’s not a good idea to bring teams consisting of both genders together. …
This essay argues out whether the voting age should be lowered to thirteen. The age thirteen was picked because it is a time when a child should start thinking more about becoming an adult, and it is a time in a person’s life when the Jewish faith says a child becomes an adult. Argument People …
Bullying is a big problem for children and young people that go through it. It knocks their self-esteem and makes them lose their confidence, and can make them dread going to school each day. In extreme cases, young people can become suicidal as a result of bullying, while in other very serious cases, it can …
Teenage pregnancy is a problem for all involved. It puts a great strain on the parents, especially the mother, and also on their parents who, more often than not, end up with the new baby in their family home, often having to look after it while the baby’s parents are at school, or out socializing …
Tsunamis can be absolutely devastating for all forms of life on earth. The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in South East Asia alone killed over 23,000 people and caused a humanitarian crisis on an almost unprecedented scale. It is impossible to prevent tsunamis from happening, as they are caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the …
Success is something that we all want to achieve in our lives. The type of success aspired to can vary greatly from person; some people want nothing more than to be happily married, have a large family and bring up their children well. Other people strive for academic success and becoming as highly educated as …
Many young people see going to school as a chore and only go because they absolutely have to, while some will even skip school because they see it as boring and unnecessary. However, going to school is incredibly important for your career, future education you may wish to pursue, and social and communication skills. Teenagers …
Discipline is something that we have all experienced personally in different forms, seen used on others, and is also something that many of us will go on to use later in life, both in the form of self-discipline and as something to keep children and even employees in check. It is essential to life as …
Participation in sports is extremely important, and should be encouraged much more. Children and young people in particular need to do sport so that they develop good habits that they can continue into adulthood. The main benefits of sport are improved health and fitness, and the development of social and communication skills. With more than …
Introduction Every year it seems that students do better and better in their exams. It is unfair to say that tests are getting easier without recognizing that some students will have worked hard to get the grades that they got. But, there are also people who say that they hardly revised at all and still …
Ever since the invention of books, reading has been a popular past time with those able to read. As literacy levels increased, reading soon became something that the majority of the population enjoyed, and because literacy and reading are integral to each other, the more people read books, the better they could read, and the …
I worked at a polling place during the last local election. As the registration officer, I expected to be completely busy throughout the day. At times I was. However, according to the local area’s population, there were not nearly enough people voting. Obviously, not everyone who could vote actually did. This is acceptable to some …
The question of uniform has come up a lot. In Britain the students have to wear uniforms, with only the smallest schools being exempt. In America the rules are a little different, and most institutions may choose whether their students wear a uniform. I intend to prove that wearing a uniform makes a schoolchild proud …
Here I intend to express argumentative reasons as to why homework in high school is not necessary. I intend to show that homework is part of an old system that is now no longer relevant when it comes to learning concepts and testing student learning and such. Getting someone else to do your homework is …
We live in a multilingual world that is becoming increasingly globalized and it is therefore very important to know more than one language. There are three main reasons for this: an additional language can help you progress in your career, you gain an awareness of other cultures, and it helps increase our understanding and knowledge …
Beauty is based on what the viewer feels on a conscious and base-instinct level. Most of what we consider to be beautiful is based on our genetics and our environment. This essay defines beauty and its influences when it comes to sexual attraction between humans. This essay focuses on beauty in human terms and takes …
The Cotswolds is a beautiful area of south west England and is famous for its honey-colored limestone cottages, quaint shops, and tea rooms. One particular place in the Cotswolds which I visited recently was the beautiful, picturesque village of Bourton on the Water. Bourton-on-the-Water has a model village which is an exact replica of the …
From the perspective of the Buddhist teaching ‘Anatta’ or “not-self,” the existence of a sense of identity of any being may not exist through the binding concept of a soul. The law of the impermanence under the Buddhist belief rejects the concept of anything infinite, everlasting, and even divine, all which are made present within …
Introduction In this expository essay I will explores whether love may be measured. I cover some of the possible variables that are involved and go on to conclude the ideas and evidence explored. Essay Body Can it be measured in deeds? The idea that one could measure love via their deeds is plausible. There are …
This study focuses on the multinational fast food giant McDonald’s Corporation, with particular attention paid to the corporation’s situation in China. Given the disparity in cultural foods between Western countries like the United States, and China, and that McDonald’s food very much reflects food preferences in the U.S., it is very interesting to see how …
The problem of discrimination is indeed a complicated issue for the society as this negates the ideal living and welfare condition for certain individuals who are viewed to be minorities and socially insignificant to the whole society context. This is indeed in contrast with the ideal values of equality and justice for the people wherein …
Most people know that bullying is wrong. Calling someone names has absolutely no beneficial purpose. Moreover, hitting someone makes a bully feel good in the moment while doing permanent damage to the person being victimized. With the Internet, people now have even more opportunities to bully through cyberbullying. This includes sending crude pictures, posting fake …
Introduction When you ingest and metabolize caffeine into your body, you are setting up a cause and effect situation, the result of which makes you more alert and makes it harder for you to sleep. Using this cause and effect essay, I intend to explain how this occurs in layman’s terms. Cause Cause – You …
Many people moan throughout the winter season. I know I do. I hate shoveling snow and worrying about whether my pipes will freeze. But I understand that snow and cold temperatures are a part of life. But will they be forever? The news about global warming has dire predictions about the future. Global warming is …
Natural disasters happen all over the world, and they can be utterly devastating for people’s lives and the environments in which they live. Although natural disasters are caused by nature and there is nothing that we can do to prevent them happening, there are many different natural causes that lead to natural disasters, and being …
All children rebel. And if you don’t believe this fact, then you’ve never raised a two year old. It’s called the ‘terrible twos’ for a reason, after all. The toddler wants to assert his own rights and does so by challenging authority. My niece, who I adore, does so at the top of her lungs. …
Parents, health care professionals and teens themselves all have a wide range and varied view on the cause and effects of risky behavior patterns that teens partake in. What parents, teachers and health care professionals try to instill – things like boundaries, respect, appropriateness, education against things like sexual promiscuity and inappropriate activity, alcohol and …
School violence is a major problem around the world. The effects of school violence can lead to division and severe mental and physical trauma for both perpetrators and victims alike. The main cause of school violence is a combination of weak community relations and a lack of a firm hand within both schools and communities. …
Governments like standardized tests. Administering them is an easy way to collect data in a way that is hard to judge and report on. How do you determine a student’s success over time, especially in subjects such as English? Standardized tests, especially those administered at a young age in some countries like Canada, can have …
The statistics that accompany knowledge of teenage sexual intercourse are fairly alarming for many people. According to a recent University of Kentucky study, 13% of teenagers have sex before the age of fifteen, and by the age of nineteen, 7/10 teens have had their first sexual encounter. What makes this even more alarming for North …
Teenage suicide occurs due to a variety of factors. The numbers remain fairly consistent and schools have attempted to roll out a number of schemes to tackle the problem. The main cause of teenage suicide is time. Young people who spend longer with such a chaotic emotional state are far more likely to commit suicide. …
Tiredness is primarily caused by a lack of sleep, but there are many reasons why we may have trouble sleeping. For example, we may not be going to bed at a reasonable hour, we may lie awake worrying, exercise too close to bedtime, spend too much time staring at a screen before going to bed, …
Cities like New York, London, and Paris have all had to deal with thousands of cars running through their streets each day. Traffic congestion is a big problem for everyone within the city. The main reasons why traffic congestion occurs are more cars, poor road management, and poor practices on behalf of employers. One of …
The movie “The Impossible” starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts documents an event that was rare, tragic, devastating – but far from impossible. The movie is a dramatization of a real event that shocked the entire world. In 2004, fourteen countries were effected by a powerful natural event that launched a 98 foot tidal wave …
Unemployment is the one constant throughout history. Despite changing technology, the underlying principles of why unemployment occurs remain the same. It’s also what continues to this day. The three main causes of unemployment are economic conditions, new technology, and increasing populations. Economic conditions are the main factor in unemployment. The 2008 economic crash caused unemployment …
We’ve all done it. (We’d be lying if we said we hadn’t). We wake up at 8:42 a.m. after hitting the snooze button at least nine times and launch out of bed in a panic. Work starts in 18 minutes. A shower is skipped and teeth are brushed with water and a finger. Breakfast consists …
Introduction Most people like to think of themselves as tolerant, but there is a cause and effect factor in many cross cultural misunderstandings. If you were to educate yourself on the causes of misunderstandings, then the effects may not occur. Within my essay I will demonstrate the causes of misunderstandings and the potential effects of …
Within this essay I will show what happens when students are allowed to grade their teachers. This is the cause, and as you will see, my essay is made up of the effects created by that single cause. Students grade higher with hopes they will get better grades There are some students that are going …
The cause of school violence is multifaceted and cannot be solved via just one method. However, one of the lesser known reasons for school violence is school pride. I intend to show how the eventuality of violence may be caused by something as innocent as school pride. Violence at sporting events is common enough It …
There is a clear downside to physical negative reinforcement with child discipline. Child discipline is something that four major collective elements have to deal with. The first are parents and family members/authority figures taking on parental roles, the second are the general public as a whole. The third are the educational institutions that have direct …
Cleopatra has never appeared on the list of most popular names for babies. Neither has the world known another Cleopatra. There are actually several pharaohs who have adapted the name, but no one came close to Cleopatra VII. She has surpassed the fame of any Egyptian pharaoh. She has always been depicted in different light, …
In this essay I shall compare and contrast the different types of online bravery, which mostly includes the acts of bravery that are genuine and those that are simply a way of getting more publicity. I intend to show that there is a difference between the two. Being controversial for attention is childish Some people …
Introduction The Internet is a worldwide connection of computer systems over a massive network. The most common form of communication is one way, which is where a website is placed on a server and made available to people. There is also direct online communication via email, IM or online video and audio. There is also …
All forms of democracy have been largely enjoyed by people around the world. At present, different countries have gained their independence. It is already a given that these countries have taken in consideration what the other nations did upon gaining their freedom. In line with this, it is of utmost importance to discuss the origins …
There are some names that instantly strike a chord with us. Oprah Winfrey is one. She’s a woman who has accomplished many things, and acts as a role model for many people. But there are other women who have also accomplished great deeds, though they are further back in history. These women have names we …
Here I expose why homeschooling is a bad idea by not only creating a compare and contrast setting, but also by arranging my comparisons and such in a way that makes the essay an argumentative essay too. Here I show how home schooling is both different to mainstream schooling and how home schooling is a …
Culture directly affects the way individuals communicate with each other. When you cross the divide between east and west, you’ll surely notice a difference in communication. In eastern cultures, where collectivism reigns, you will meet with nonverbal and indirect communication, which can sometimes be frustrating for westerners. On the flipside, eastern cultures might be affronted …
Though life on Earth is never perfect, one of the most amazing things on this planet is the fact that people believe that the world can be improved. They have visions for the future that make life easier for all kinds of people, whether that be through social, political, or economic reform. Progressive Movements begin …
Most teenagers nowadays have a celebrity role model that they look up to. In theory, this should be a good person that no sensible human being would be ashamed to be like, but sadly many teenagers today choose their role model purely based on their fame, their money and their looks. This often leads to …
Video games are often under fire from publicity-hungry senators who want to pander to the older generation. However, as time goes by the people who enjoy video games now will soon be in power. But, until that day we are forced to question whether video games and outdoor activities should be compared and contrasted. This …
All paddling sports have a few things in common whether that sport is canoeing, kayaking, or dragon boating. For one, each participant uses a paddle. Secondly, paddling sports are done on the water. But dragon boating has some inherent differences from canoeing and kayaking that set it apart. Dragon boating is a team sport. In …
Pocahontas and Sacagawea. Both, in their own ways, helped relations between Native Americans and the European explorers who ventured into their lands. They were both capable, independent women who showed their bravery in various circumstance. They’ve been immortalized on U.S. postage stamps, and yet one of these women has achieved fame at a level far …
The role of women has changed dramatically over the last few thousand years, and some things are now very different for women from what they were before. However, there are also some similarities between the role of women in ancient Athens and the role of women today. The people of ancient Athens saw the importance …
My best friend is called Kelvin. I’ve always considered him my best friend since I met him because he had a certain aura about him. In this essay, I will compare and contrast some of the main aspects of his character with those of my second best friend Amber to craft a clear argument as …
There is no such thing as perfection in logical and philosophical terms. Only the most basic parameter can lead to perfection and since most parameters have time involved it is almost impossible to gain true perfection. Still, coming close to perfection may be a good measuring stick for some ideas and notions, which is why …
Introduction & thesis If you are looking to raise your child to be good, then there is not really a book on the subject that covers all children. All children are born different, and even identical twins that are treat the same will often develop very different personalities. Parents have bullied their children since humans …
The child – mother relationship is complex. Few parents can say that they’ve had the perfect relationship with their child. It is in the teenage years, as children grow into adults, that many deviate and take actions that they hide from their parents sometimes for the rest of their lives. Then not only as teenagers, …
There are a number of similarities between the experiences of Native Americans and African Americans in regard to the conflict model. However, there are a number of differences as well. The ironic aspect of this is the fact that the similarities and differences revolve around different sides of the same coin and that coin is …
Introduction Vehicle accidents are a very big cause of death in our society, and where the government is often called upon to improve safety. The fact is that it is the drivers who are now more at fault. This essay works to show that even though additional safety measures may help people stay safe on …
Cyberbullying is as common as offline bullying. There are just as many kids shouting “I hate you” to a child outside of their home when their parents are out, as there are kids texting it via a mobile or online. This essay shows how cyberbullying is a very common event and gives some numbers to …
This essay shows clear definitions of the term sustainability and then how it applies to schools within a certain state. The essay goes on to explain the problems with sustainability and then defines a method for how sustainability may be achieved in schools. What is sustainability as a word? It means the ability to be …
Introduction Betrayal is a word from Middle English and it was originally bitrayen. There are many forms of betrayal, and it is common within a culture to have varying degrees of punishment for betrayal, most of which are rather severe as it is considered one of the more painful and unsympathetic acts a person may …
Some things are easy to understand and describe. A rose is a rose and a nose is a nose after all. However, other concepts are more difficult to interpret. Trust is one of these concepts. Understanding is another. Then again, bravery might be the most difficult word to comprehend. What makes one person brave and …
Happiness. It is not measurable, profitable, nor tradable. Yet, above all else in the world, it is what people seek. They want to have happiness, and want to know they have a lot of it. But happiness, like air or water, is a hard thing to grasp in one’s hand. It is intangible. So how …
Love is something that means very different things to different people. For some, love can be purely romantic, or even purely sexual. For others, real love is utterly unconditional and only truly exists between family members, or between people and a deity. And for some people, love is fluid, ever changing, and everywhere, and is …
Introduction Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist meditation. It also has a different meaning that is based in the clinical psychology. Both are psychological concepts, but the Buddhist is of a religious basis and the clinical meaning is of a mental health meaning. The use of mindfulness is mixed, as a certain amount of investment …
School is something that we all know and understand, as we all have to go there as children whether we like it or not. It means very different things to very different people, though. In the USA, any educational establishment can be described as a school, when as in the UK, school is a place …
This essay defines the word “silence”. It is used in more than one context, and many people describe it in different terms. For example, an awkward silence is no more longer or shorter than a cold silence or an eerie silence. Here is a definition essay of the word “silence”. The lack of audible sound …
The American Dream is a large house, a speedy car, and financial freedom. For some, it includes a boat, a RV, and a cottage by the lake. However, another definition of success doesn’t list any of these. Success does not have anything to do with material goods but is rather tied to broader concepts. One …
Like many other types of human behavior, suspicion is not easily defined or characterized. One basic definition states that suspicion is “a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely or true”, though more often the term is used to define someone’s mistrust and doubt over information that is presented to them, without the proof …
Out of all the things that we want from any relationship (be it with friends, family, boyfriends and girlfriends, or someone else) trust is perhaps the most vital. But despite the fact that it’s something that we all want, both in ourselves trusting others and others trusting us, it is one of the hardest things …
The American dream has always been a staple of American culture. When people speak of it, they often refer back to the first half of the 20th century. Despite this, the American Dream is just as relevant to American culture today as it was in the last century. In this essay, we will explore the …
Despite how the modern message may have been diluted down the years, each Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus with traditions drawn from Christianity as well as other ones personal to our own family. Each family I know follows many of the same traditions as we do, however each put their own spin on …
Cultural festivals occur in every country of the world. Attending a festival from another culture is like putting that culture under a microscope, as when attending a festival, one often sees the fine and intricate components of that culture in vivid and vibrant detail. Let’s take a closer look at three different festivals in various …
Culture means different things to different people. For some it will be about heritage and respecting views and values of the past, for others it will be a way to live now- manners, refinement and activities that are enjoyed. As the United States has so many people with backgrounds from all over the world, cultural …
In most areas of the world, countries have industrialised. Most have economies based around one or more key industries. The rates of industrializations throughout history have differed, however. In this essay, I will explore how industrialization has differed and why it’s differed so much. Pre-industrial history kept levels of industrialization at roughly the same level …
Introduction I spent my time in Devon in the United Kingdom. The truth is that I was given a contract to sell pewter jewelry, but most of the US had been taken up and my supplier was unwilling to allow me to take any of the remaining areas because my business was too small. Body …
In 1996, when Nelson Mandela was president and Thabo Mbeki vice-president, Mbeki made a speech in Cape Town to honour the passing of the Constitution of South Africa. That speech was entitled, “I am an African” and the depth and poetic cadence showed he is a gifted public orator,but it was his ability to touch …
My country, the United States of America, or ‘The Land of the Free’ as I like to call it, has come a long way since 1607. Significant events like the American Revolution, Declaration of independence and the issue of slavery have shaped my country into what it is today – a land for everyone. By …
South Africa is a country situated on the most southern tip of Africa cradled by the icy Atlantic Ocean on the west and the warm Indian Ocean on the south and east. The southernmost tip jutting out into the ocean is called Cape Aghulhas (Cape of Needles) and separates these two great oceans. To the …
My favorite fairy tale character is the ugly little duck from Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling”, which is quite an unusual fairy tale because most of the very popular fairy tales have human main characters but this tale doesn’t. However, the reason I like it so much is that the poor ugly …
Coney Island in My Mind I would really love to visit Coney Island again. The place is far from the bustling city and getting there is already part of the adventure. One can take the tunnel or drive but whichever way you take when one arrives in the island, it’s like being transported in time. …
My favorite teacher is my history teacher, and he is by far the best teacher that I have ever had. He has the ability to make a subject that many students find incredibly boring come to life through his enthusiasm and passion for history, and his love of being a teacher. Going to his lessons …
Many people look to someone to serve as a model or motivator for their life. They want someone to look up to, who has good values and a sense of honor and integrity. Most people choose one person to act as their ‘guiding light’ for their life, but I am slightly different. I have chosen …
With climate change causing increasingly chaotic weather patterns, natural disasters are becoming more common across the world. To properly set up plans to protect against natural disasters, it’s important to understand exactly what effects they have on society by looking at past disasters. A natural disaster is anything ranging from a volcanic eruption to a …
Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, just off the Malay Peninsula and 85 miles north of the equator. The country is young but well developed with leaning skyscrapers, diverse communities and unique buildings. Singapore has many cultures living within it, as a result there is a very diverse way of life with people …
Introduction There is a tendency to associate social networking with Facebook, mainly because it is the biggest and most popular online social media network, and because of the movie called the social network. This essay expands the dimensions of that belief a little to show how the online social media networks are part of social …
A social networking service is a platform through which people are able to communicate two ways. It is called Web 2.0, and that is because the person inputs into the website and the website gives feedback back, though with social networking it is other people giving the feedback. The communication is two-way. Thesis Social networking …
South Africa – the land of sunshine, seagulls, the Big 5, Table Mountain, award winning wine and an abundance of friendly people. The poster child for diversity, South Africa has risen above hard core challenges and some seriously darker times, breaking through a glorious, effervescent and tenacious version of its former self. It was aptly …
There are lots of types of technology in our life. Here are a few that actually make our lives better to the point where if we could run them on renewable energy then the world would be a better place. The Microwave This is the most efficient piece of technology in your kitchen. Microwave radiation …
Identifying which teacher was the best I’ve ever had is a very simple task, despite the array that I have to choose from. He was my history teacher for four years, taking me all the way through the basic knowledge of Nazi Germany to an in-depth study of Russian Tsarism and USSR Communism. What made …
The Industrial Revolution was a time of great age throughout the world. It represented major change from 1760 to the period 1820-1840. The movement originated in Great Britain and affected everything from industrial manufacturing processes to the daily life of the average citizen. I will discuss the Industrial Revolution and the effects it had on …
As an avid traveller, I’ve discovered several countries that got under my skin but the one I’ll always call home, where the heart is, is South Africa. I know that as a Saffa I’m being subjective but then again, I’ve seen the aspects that visitors to the country don’t usually see and I still love …
Introduction Love between two teenagers refers to the chemical, emotional and psychological phenomena commonly described as love, but also that is overused to the point of lacking a truly definitive definition. Intense love is nothing more than a prolonged feeling of love that adds a whiff of compulsion into the mix. Compulsion is what skewers …
The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the word “war” is death of innocent people and brave patriots. War is defined as an act of invasion of nations to their opponents with the use of armed forces and other acts of combat. My personal definition of war is an act of …
John Steinbeck tries to reinvent scientific discourse. Actually, he poaches on long before delienated boundaries of scientific prose and states them anew. Clearly enough Steinbeck reports the inadequacy of traditional scientific style and its objectivity claims. I see Steinbeck saying: let us not envision researcher as a detached person. Under that circumstances, his/her abstractness as …
Abstract This is an essay that identifies an example of dramatic irony in the play ‘Othello’ The Moor of Venice, by William Shakespeare. Example of Dramatic Irony in Shakespeare’s Othello, The Moor of Venice “Most potent, grave, and reverend signiors, My very noble and approv’d good masters, That I have ta’en away this old man’s …
Sitting in my locker room just waiting for the final cue from the promoters to give me the signal, I wait, mentally review the fight plan that we practiced for 90 days and nights, and pray that this fight will not last very long. You know, I don’t want to be too much bruised after …
Introduction It is possible to learn new things if you travel to different parts of your own country and different parts of the world. It does take a certain openness to learning and an openness to new things in order to fully take advantage of this. Still, you are able to learn new things if …
The idea of replacing fossil fuel with ethanol fuel has generated more heat than light. The proponents of the idea often mention the advantages that such a move pose to the countries that have often depended on others for crude oil while the opponents have blamed the switch to ethanol oil as the main reason …
Euthanasia is the taking of life. It may also be called, “Putting someone/something out of his or her/its misery” or “Murder.” Depending on the context and bias of the writer, Euthanasia can be a kind or evil act. Yet, people have such a lack of respect for life that it is common for people to …
I intend to point out how video gaming is able to be educational whilst also being a lot of fun. Things such as problem solving, thinking on the spot and logical thinking are all learnable via video games. I also say that video gaming is still a more productive use of time than watching TV. …
Introduction Love is seen as a highly spiritual and emotional state, and where emotion may be part of romantic love, it is certainly not where it ends. Love may in fact be a facilitator for procreation, and the effects of love may help to keep families together long enough to rear a child to an …
This essay discusses three issues that revolve around abortion in order to help the reader better understand abortion issues in general. This is not a comprehensive list of all the issues surrounding abortion, but does explain three issues and then knits them together in the conclusion to show that the abortion issue is not a …
Paragraph 1 – Introduction It is possible to retire at any age. Some people are able to do it in their twenties if they make enough money. Some lucky people are able to do it in their fifties. Other people have to wait until they are in their seventies. Most are forced into retirement in …
Shakespeare’s Hamlet is fraught with brilliant soliloquies. Shakespeare being a potential playwright of Elizabethan era managed to put his brilliance in the maximum into them. For him fitting gems of language into the befitting iambic pentameter lines was no question of added effort. But for us, especially the writers of the postmodern era surely it …
Natural calamities have been a cause of great destruction and devastation on Earth. Some are more violent in nature as compared to the others, and sometimes, it’s simply impossible to estimate a death count – a great example is of a volcanic eruption that lead to tsunami and completely wiped out the Mediterranean Island of …
In this essay you will learn how North Americas only real allies in this world are Britain and to a lesser extent Turkey. The British are the US’s strongest allies Not only is Britain a less politically volatile country than most others, it is also number four on the list of military expenditure. The only …
Using the example of a famous online vlogger, you will see how social media may help a person achieve a fair amount of fame and notoriety. However, just like in the music industry, the chances of you finding your fame via social media is as likely as a record producer hearing you sing in a …
Swift’s proposal is a seemingly inhumane plan on fighting poverty in a highly inventive, yet horrifying way. The stated purpose of the tract is sound, but the reader cannot shake off the uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong here, even if the argument has consistency and substance. There is little reason to suspect Swift of …
Introduction Law is perceived as being one of the harder career paths and part of that is the fact one has to learn so much during law school. Though it is not as tough as the medical profession, there is still a lot to learn and that is the part that some people find the …
Introduction Love in poetry is not uncommon, as it is not uncommon in songs and other artistic mediums. The main point of my essay is to show that love in poetry has its place, and that the reason it has its place is because it is somehow negative in most cases. I will take you …
Here I describe a few principles of what makes a marriage or live in relationship last. The essay does not describe tips but instead shows how people evolve and how a relationship must evolve if it is to last. It also describes what happens when things go wrong. People change every seven years This is …
I am mixed in my opinion of Miss America and sit on the fence with my views, possibly leaning more towards against than for. On one hand the pageant is entertainment and it gives people something to talk about and something easy to watch. The competition can also provide the contestants with opportunities which may …
I have trouble defining my best friend, as I have so many of them. So, here is a rundown of who they are, what they have done for me, or mean to me, and then a decision as to whom is my best friend. Jenny Maxturn She is 16yrs old with two very hot brothers …
Introduction I didn’t really choose accounting to begin with. When I was in high school I wanted to be a vet, but as time went on, I discovered that I have the right skills to be an accountant and not to be a vet. Here is my story and how I decided upon accounting as …
My dad has been a geologist for forty years. He has gone on explorations for various companies, looking for industrial minerals. This also meant that he had to spend a lot of time away from home. During the summer when my sister and I weren’t in school, a way to see our father was to …
Introduction My favorite teacher of all time has to be my English literature teacher. He was called Mr. Radford, and Mr. Radford is my favorite teacher for many reasons, all of which I will go over as they happened. The course of events goes from my first year to my last year of high school. …
Winning definitely isn’t everything, and I know this from experience. After months of training in the dark in all conditions, our first match day had arrived. This was to be the first match any of us had ever played in before, in the first ever girls’ rugby team at my school, and the pressure was …
I started my life in the Army and have worked my way up to being a multimillionaire because of what I have learned throughout my life. My success began shortly after high school and has gone from strength to strength every year. I didn’t do very well in high school. I passed all of my …
Introduction I went to Stewart Griffin high school in Langley Falls and had a reasonable amount of success whilst there. I was not a top student, though I always felt I could be if I actually put the effort in and didn’t coast as much. Like many students I was one for cramming the day …
I had always wanted to visit South Korea and I recently had the chance to spend a week in this amazing country. Unlike its northern neighbor which is pretty much closed to visitors, South Korea is a welcoming and hospitable country. It is an interesting place with a unique culture and a highly developing economy. …
I do not believe that cell phones should be allowed in schools. I think they are distracting and make people okay with doing nothing. I also think they are stunting children’s social development, so here is why I think how I do. I am still at school even though I leave next year, and even …
Many children start their lives in ‘rough situations’. Some have neglectful parents who don’t assist with any part of their lives. In contrast, others are practically smothered by parental involvement, unable to find their own identity. Some have divorced parents, live in poverty, or are exposed to drugs and alcohol. Children live in all kinds …
Firsts are scary. They are an unknown realm. Like dreams, they have an unpredictable future which can set our nerves on edge. People are more secure with what they know and events that they can predict. But what would the world be like without firsts? What if no one tried anything new? And I don’t …
You can research, read, and analyze data and statistical charts. But some things cannot be learned. Some things just have to be felt. I’ve never had a great dating track record. I don’t normally trust people and have always been that person who dodged kisses and flinched at hugs. Although I tried to talk myself …
Here is my train of thought and how it leads me to believe that we are conditioned to stay poor. I have no real proof of what I say, so I am just giving you the gist of where my thoughts have taken me. I cannot lay blame on anyone for this, as our whole …
Nelson Rolihlala Mandela (18.7.1918 – 5.12.2013) Rolihlala Mandela was born in the Transkei, South Africa but the name Nelson was added much later by a teacher. His parents were Nongaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla and the Mandelas were close to Acting King Jongintaba Dalindyebo of the Thembu people. In fact, they were so close …
Personally, I didn’t think that people were overly dependent on technology until I saw a photo on Google images. It was a photo of people on a subway station platform. Featured were people standing up and sitting down waiting for the next subway train. Every single person on the picture was looking down at their …
Within this essay I will prove that gender roles are still a massive part of our society and that people claiming equal rights and equal privileges are fighting a losing battle–if not are actually hurting their own cause. This essay focuses on the differences between gender roles and will show you that it is far …
Rebellion at a young age is almost a rite of passage. Most children will rebel against their parents at some point. This can be for a range of reasons, such as hormones, repression, and peer pressure. Studies have shown rebellion can potentially lead to criminal offenses as a teenager and as an adult. I will …
Good English skills are vital to succeeding in life, in terms of education, career, and personal relationships. This means that many people want to improve their English, but it can be hard to know how to go about it. There are three main areas that have to be worked on: pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Getting …
I intend to show how no uniforms in schools is actually a bad thing. Most students would argue that uniforms are a bad thing and that they stifle creativity, but I say that modern schools have no place for creativity. I intend to show how having uniforms in schools are a good thing. No uniforms …
Sports as a career is something few people ever achieve. The majority of people in the sporting world don’t earn the large wages of its biggest stars. In the USA, it’s important to encourage people to enter sports as a career. In this essay, I will investigate why the education system should do more to …
Introduction Within this essay I will provide sufficient logic and evidence to prove that education is a right that all people deserve. In the developed world it is a right that may be met with an actual education, but in other countries there is no formal education system and it is a shame those people …
Teenagers today often spend a great deal of time playing video games. These games are fun and engaging and young people often feel like playing games is a great thing to do in their spare time. However, you shouldn’t spend too much time gaming and there are a number of reasons for this: it’s unhealthy, …
Introduction Education is more than just learning from books, and it is a shame that a lot of schools do not see that it is more than just a curriculum and school score. A good education can teach a child how to learn so that the child may take up independent learning as an adult. …
Introduction If you are happy now then you need to work out how to keep it for the future, and if you are not happy then you need to find a way of being happy in the future. Your current circumstances may be of your own choosing, or they may be because of improper planning …
Here I describe how a virtual high school may be possible and beneficial if it were heavily invested into. Such an investment in schooling may seem silly, but in the USA if you were to add up how much is spent on prisons and prisoners then you could buy every single high school graduate a …
In any established democracy, official representatives are elected if they receive a majority of the public vote. The public has the collective power to decide which representative best meets the needs of the people, giving the public the power to influence the course of their nation. There is no political structure that suits everyone’s demands, …
Introduction In acid-base chemical reactions, there are four main variables, which influence the rate of reaction. These include the presence or absence of catalyst, temperature, concentration, and surface area of reactants. Temperature influences the rates of reaction through kinetic energy, such that high temperatures increase the kinetic energy of reacting molecules therefore causing frequent collisions, …
Canada played a valuable role in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 as part of its position in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This included taking direct military action in support of capitalist South Korea against communist North Korea. Although rarely publicized, Canada proved to be one of the US’s major allies. In …
Electronic media such as the Internet, e-books and tablet readers may be having an effect on the print media sector. This essay finds out if there is any validity to this argument. Digital media does seem to have had an impact on the modern world, both affecting the online world and the offline business sectors, …
The Thesis Statement – A Literary Criticism of “My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning. 1. About the opening line. 2. The unveiling of the portrait. 3. The reader gets introduced to the memories of the duchess. 4. The reader gets acquainted with the duke’s despicable attitude towards the duchess. 5. The Duke appreciates Fra Pandolf’s …
It is a common misconception that people self harm in order to feel alive. Some self harmers say that they harm to take back control. As oddly worded as it sounds, they are actually closer to their genuine motivation than they realize. You may hear on TV how people self harms so that “At least …
Here I compare a long and short school day, as I believe that this will answer the question “Should the school years be longer but the days shorter?” I believe that by first analyzing the positive sides of each, then the negative sites of each, that I will be able to come up with a …
According to Freud, mankind has only two drives that determine all thoughts, emotions, and desires- the need for sex and aggression. Sex is the equivalent of life- after all it is how we procreate the species and continue our lineage. Aggression often leads to its equivalent – death- which is also a control measure for …
Smoking has been banned in numerous places in the western world. In many countries, it’s illegal to smoke in restaurants, bars, and even parks. It’s led to questions over whether these bans are justified or whether they’re taking away the liberty and freedoms of the general population. The main argument against the removal of freedom …
Here I shall persuade you that sport is an important part of life and one that would severely damage our country if it were removed. I explain how competition is important because of the many functions it serves within our country and our community. Sport offers competition without violence This is true for most sports, …
George Orwell’s 1946 novel Animal Farm uses the animals of Manor Farm as a metaphor for Stalinism in order to demonstrate the corruption and dangers of a Communist leadership. In keeping with this theme, the novel employs many instances of propaganda–an oft-used tool of totalitarian leaders–to illustrate that people can be easily convinced by flawed …
Technology in Dorchester 2 School District and DuBose Middle School A school is an institution designed to allow and encourage students or pupils to learn, under the supervision of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools. The names for these …
My teacher Dr Barrymore has a few good and bad points. He is the best teacher I have ever had. Here are a few aspects of his teaching methodology and personality that I am going to critique on. He has a way of making people shut up There are lots of teachers in my school …
The ever increasing importance and usefulness of chemistry and the chemical sciences is demonstrated in the discoveries and developments within academia and R&D, and the huge range of improvements to human life that have been made as a result. It is difficult to refute the importance of chemistry in the modern world, but is the …
Probably one of the world’s most well-known and read novels, the story of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice has been translated onto film, television, online as well as the story line being adapted and reproduced in a thousand different ways. It is the classic love story line and plot. Documented by Miss Austin in the …
Exercising may be more important than a proper diet and other such things. Getting enough exercise per week may also not be enough. I intend to show how getting more than enough exercise every week is the best way to lead a very healthy life and a longer life. Physically fitter people survive disease more …
The story The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant is a biting criticism of vanity. It follows the life and hopes of Madame Loisel who dreams of being bedecked with jewels and fine dresses. Her pride causes her constant discomfort in life. Highlighting the disappointments in Madame Loisel’s life, de Maupassant creates a bitter picture of …
Teenagers in a joint family where a new adult has entered the scene are in for more problems than a child who is normalized to a new authority figure at an early age. However, there is a misconception that states such teenagers are at a disadvantage, and I contend that it is false. Generalization is …
Teenagers face a number of problems these days, and just as our society has changed over time, so have the problems faced by teens. Female teenagers are no longer considered educationally subnormal when compared to men like they were years ago, which is one problem that no longer exists, but now young women are under …
The environment refers to the air, land, freshwater and sea water that is all around us. The products we use in our houses affect this environment, and that is what this essay helps to highlight. The bulbs you use are damaging the environment. The lesser used incandescent bulbs were damaging because they used so much …
“The Red-Haired King and His Lady” is the fourth book in Homer’s The Odyssey. In this book, Telemachus meets the King and Queen of Sparta (Menelaus and Helen) to learn more about the whereabouts of his father Odysseus. This part of the epic holds many similarities to modern culture; mainly our internal conflicts as a …
To Kill a Mockingbird stands as one of the greatest and most important texts in the history of American literature, and this is for many good reasons. The book was written by Harper Lee and published in 1960, and followed by the 1962 Oscar-winning movie adaptation. Set in the American South during the Depression, To …
Introduction This essay demonstrates how to increase your writing speed. It explains simple principles that will shave minutes off of each paragraph. Over time, this will help you to increase your writing speed without you even noticing. It helps to shave time off of your writing sessions so that you gradually start finishing sooner. The …
Here I intend to define Thanksgiving and then define why people tend to eat turkey at Thanksgiving. This also includes showing where religion comes into Thanksgiving and how the Canadians also celebrate Thanksgiving as well as the North American people. Thanksgiving is a thank you ceremony for the previous harvest If one were to boil …
My house was built in the 1960’s and has had just two different families living in it, one of them being my own. There are a few giveaways which show that it is in fact a house fit for a family, with crayon on the wall, a height chart engraved in the living room door …
Here I shall explore a few reasons why children go to school and why it may be beneficial to the child and the future of our country. I explore possible reasons why immigrants are often so eager to learn and explore how a counter culture to learning is damaging our country. Learning how to learn …
Shakespeare’s most popular tragedy to date is invariably, Romeo and Juliet. Believed to be written between 1591 and 1595, the play explores various elements ranging from the attraction between the young lovers to the feud between their families and life in the sixteenth century. Set in the city of Verona, Romeo and Juliet contains a …
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