Analyzing the Homeless / Why Don't They Just Get a Job?
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An 8 page research paper which looks at the reality of being homeless as shown in Down on Their Luck: A Study of Homeless Street People by David Snow and Leon Anderson (1993). This work reveals that the stereotypical images of the homeless as either lazy or mentally disturbed are completely false and offers empirically based research results that paint a far different picture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Luckdown.wps

Andrew Carnegie: Application of His Ideas to Current Day Events
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A 3 page discussion of how Andrew Carnegie's nineteenth century views on wealth distribution apply to contemporary times. The author of this paper uses the problems unearthed by Hurricane Katrina to make this application. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcarne2.rtf

Applied Conflict Theory
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A 5 page paper discussing minimizing the potential destructiveness of conflict through awareness of conflict styles as delineated in Hall's Conflict Management Survey. Conflict truly can be found in any situation involving more than one person and one set of ideas. An awareness of Hall's conflict styles can aid in resolving that conflict more quickly, whether it be in a manner of compromise or competition and whether it be in the board room or in the back yard, allowing the participants to return more quickly to the issues at hand. There are strengths in each style of conflict advantageous to each setting, and it is up to those involved to make honest assessment of which style would best suit their purposes and the current issues before them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Aconflict.rtf

Applying Popper to Educational Research
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A 5 page paper applying Karl Popper’s approach to the scientific method to educational research. There is a wealth of research in education, much of it virtually worthless. For decades, it seemed that researchers turned to qualitative methods only when they could not fit hypotheses into quantitative approaches, and qualitative studies frequently were not designed well with reference to validity and reliability. The result was that method purists often regarded qualitative educational research as less than “real” science. Today’s educational research is designed much better than in the past. It still could benefit from the application of Karl Popper’s approach to the scientific method, however, which approaches validity and theory verification from a different perspective. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSeduResPop.rtf

Are Gangs Created by a Need for Affiliation?
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A 7 page paper which examines if gangs are created because of affiliation and belonging. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgangs.rtf

Argument for Child Labor
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A 3 page paper which argues for child labor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAchy.rtf

Arguments For And Against English Only Laws In The United States
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4 pages in length. The debate over whether English-only laws will actually help or hinder the issues of social and cultural determinism is one that has both sides in an uproar. A number of recent events and protests have made it clear that there exists a distinct dividing line with regard to the inherent benefits of a bilingual American society. Not only is this concept a hot potato within the ethnic community, but it has also served to touch upon a raw nerve with the general public, as well. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCEngOn.rtf

Arguments For and Against Social Welfare Policies
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This 5 page paper evaluates policies on social welfare programs from two points of view. Mead's views are juxtaposed with Piven and Cloward's. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA146soc.rtf

Arranged Marriages in India vs. Free Choice Marriages in Western Civilization
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An 11 page paper which discusses and analyzes arranged marriages in India with free choice marriages in Western civilization. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAmarrg.rtf

Article critique/Analysis of Teen Birth Rates
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A 5 page article analysis that summarizes and critiques a research study conducted by Gold, et al (2001) entitled "Ecological analysis of teen birth rates: association with community income and income inequality." The writer summarizes the researchers' perspective, methodology, results and analysis and agrees with this research team that while sexual activity is the result of individual behaviors, this data implies that there are also social inequalities that may contribute significantly to the differences between regions. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgoldel.rtf

Article Review/Sex, Drug Behavior
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A 3 page article review that summarizes a study performed by Bell, Ompad and Sherman (2006), which investigated the drug and sexual risk behavior of women who have sex with women. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khwsw.rtf

Assertive Community Treatment for the Mentally Ill
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This 6 page paper looks at the techniques of persuasion and coercion in the context of helping the mentally ill. The concepts are discussed in depth and ethical considerations are a primary focus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA125ill.rtf