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Joel Best's "Damned Lies and Statistics" and social statistics misuse

Damned Lies and Statistics by Joel Best discusses both the uses and misuses of statistics, particularly in relation to social issues, problems, changes, and policies.

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Information literacy and research skills in nursing education

A volume of empirical research and anecdotal evidence from various perspectives documents the need to improve informational literacy throughout the American educational system (Schutt & Hightower, 2009; Zabel, 2004).

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Historical development of abnormal psychology from antiquity to present

Within any society throughout history, there have been an accepted set of rules and behaviors. Also within every society are those individuals who break those rules and present abnormal behaviors based on deep rooted psychological issues.

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Fourth Amendment protections and the exclusionary rule

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and…

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Comparing the English, American, and French Revolutions

The English Revolution, known as the 'Glorious Revolution,' was a reflection of a long-standing conflict between Protestants and Catholics in England and the general lack of clarity about succession to the English throne after Henry VIII left no viable male heirs.

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Character contrast and redemption in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner

Amir and Hassan are two hugely contrasting characters in Khaled Hosseini's the Kite Runner. The author says that Hassan was initially the main character in his mind but later Amir's imperfections made him more appealing and he was selected as the lead while Hassan played a foil.

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Historical energy inefficiency and industrial development tradeoffs

In the race through the industrialization process -- which actually took close to two hundred years for the developed world -- enormous amounts of fossil fuels have been burned that could have been used more sparingly and efficiently (WRI 2009).

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The hotel industry as a positive career choice through service quality and personalization

The hotel and hospitality industry today has progressed to the point of having common processes, systems, and measurements in place to successfully manage and excel at each guest's experience over time.

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Women's work and cultural devaluation in modern society

There is a popular phrase that "women's work is never done." Perhaps a more accurate statement might be that women's work is never respected. When women attempt to do work that is considered masculine, their input is often devalued because they are characterized as inferior, imitation males.

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Andrew Sullivan's rhetorical strategies in "Conservative case for gay marriage"

Aristotle described three types of rhetoric, ethos, logos and pathos. According to Aristotle, rhetoric is "the ability, in each particular case, to see the available means of persuasion." In his article "Conservative Case for Gay Marriage," author Andrew Sullivan does a great job of persuading his…

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