Essay Undergraduate 2,587 words

Life Course Theory Applied to an Iraqi Refugee's Story

Explores life course concepts—cohorts, transitions, turning points—through the narrative of Ali Mahdi, an Iraqi refugee resettled in the United States.

Social Science

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Research Paper Graduate 3,999 words

School Psychologist Roles in Pre-Referral Screening and RTI

Explores school psychologists' roles in pre-referral screening, RTI tiers, nondiscriminatory assessment, and special education eligibility determination.

Education

~20 min read

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2,567 words

Dickens's social criticism in Hard Times and his Victorian era outlook

As a prominent author of the 19th century, Charles Dickens would be historically contextualized by a time in which the rights of man and the notion of individuality would be rapidly emergent to the collective consciousness.

~13 min read

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2,657 words

China-Iran economic relations and strategic partnership prospects

The following White Paper is an examination of the prospects and pitfalls for China in pursuing further economic opportunity through its investment in the future of Iran.

~14 min read

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3,194 words

Economic prosperity and stability: lessons from Spain's recession resilience

The development of increasingly sophisticated communication technology has created an interesting global platform for business and trade.

~16 min read

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3,716 words

Language, race, and cultural relativity in Boas and Whorf

If one had to pick a single attribute that defines us as human, our ability to talk to each other must surely be among the top choices. Certainly there is our opposable human thumb and our use of sophisticated tools, and these would also be possible choices.

~19 min read

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3,684 words

Establishing a culturally sensitive diabetes clinic for Hispanic patients in Allentown

One of the hallmarks of economic progress is ironically the fact that certain kinds of diseases become far more common. Diabetes is one of these diseases.

~19 min read

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2,989 words

Online travel shopping adoption among Saudi Arabian consumers

The developments in the information technology and communications are beyond what anybody would have imagined five decades ago. The modern day society evolves at an extremely rapid pace and this pace is most often imposed by technologic advancements.

~15 min read

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4,116 words

Western imperialism and failed state formation in Egypt and Iraq

In this paper, a discussion will be offered on the consequences of Western imperialism, notably British, that not only impacted on the immediate aftermath of their comportment in previously colonized areas, but also contributed in forming their prospective social, economic and political future,…

~21 min read

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3,304 words

Gender differences in special education and academic performance

This study will seek out gender differences among students, especially in special education. Identifying and understanding these gender differences will help schools develop approaches and programs, which will address the differences and maximize students' learning and future career opportunities.

~17 min read

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