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Understanding MLA citation style for student research papers

Modern Language Association to cite the sources referenced and used in a research paper or other document, such as a scholarly book or online journal (MLA Official Website, 2010).

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Constitutional protection of abortion and reproductive autonomy

Abortion should be encouraged as an autonomous right of the individual but its use as a callous method of birth control should be discouraged in favor of better alternatives.

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Establishing a 350.org climate action group in Bloomington

Objective is to create a community organization in Bloomington that provides local representation to the worldwide 350.org group. The 350.org group believes that the atmosphere can only support a level of up to 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide.

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A summer of service in Brazil transformed my understanding of charity and faith

Sometimes, when I lie in my bed at night, I find myself dreaming of Brazil.

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International business cultures in Japan-Sweden joint ventures

Joint ventures are often used as a means to gain entry into a foreign market. "Foreign companies form joint ventures with domestic companies already present in markets the foreign companies would like to enter.

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Consumer behavior surveys as market research tools

Consumer behavior surveys are a tremendously valuable research tool for commercial product manufacturers and commercial business ventures. They allow market researchers to understand the specific needs, preferences, and purchasing trends of their potential customers (Belch & Belch, 2006).

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Improving supervisor-employee communication at Kongsberg Automotive

In the end, many of the studies reviewed come to the same conclusion, that supervisors have a significant impact on the employee's work experience.

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Depressive symptoms among Latino farm workers across agricultural seasons

Grzywacz, Joseph G., Sara a. Quandt, Haiying Chen, Scott Isom, Lisa Kiang, Quirina Vallejos, & Thomas a. Arcury. (2010). Depressive symptoms among Latino farm workers across the agricultural season: Structural and situational influences.

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Confidentiality barriers in military mental health counseling settings

Dao, J. And Frosch, D. "Military Rules Said to Hinder Therapy." The New York Times. (December 7, 2009). The concept of counselor-patient confidentiality is very different in military counseling settings than it is in ordinary (i.e. civilian) counseling environments.

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Spanish conquest of Mexico and the racial order system

Chapter 2 was a very informative chapter for me because I had not been aware of the Spanish conquerors' specific strategic plan; they were smart to reward Aztec loyalty (creating "middlemen" -- Aztec kings -- to retain some governing power) to "placate the masses" (p. 50).

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