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Differentiated instruction for varied student learning levels and abilities

According to Burns, VanDerHeyden, and Jiban (2007), instructional level refers to the level at which students find tasks challenging, but achievable.

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Managing organizational change through learning and action research

Within the modern business organization, there are many facets of behavior that are worthy of examining in order to improve effectiveness, employee satisfaction, and the like. This paper discusses several of those key areas.

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How personal values shape career choices and professional identity

Values direct and determine how we do any action we decide to do. Whenever we have a choice, which we always do, our values will influence our decision. This is no different when applied to an employment setting.

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The connection between breakfast consumption and student attention span

Attention span refers to the length of time a person can concentrate on a given idea, topic or subject (Dictionary.com 2007). A person's attention span is said to be abnormal if he cannot complete a thought or if he gets easily distracted by other stimuli (Medline Plus 2007).

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Ethical theories of animal treatment and moral consideration

Ethics and morality have consistently been topics of concern in our society. Concerns about ethics and morality also extend to matters associated with the treatment of animals.

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Emotional intelligence as a predictor of adolescent smoking cessation success

The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of emotional intelligence on the success of various strategies to prevent smoking in adolescents.

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Genetic mutations and calcium channel dysfunction in malignant hyperthermia

Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States reports that, "The sudden unexpected death of a healthy individual undergoing minor surgery is a tragedy almost beyond comprehension in this day of modern medical miracles.

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Evaluating a school-based violence prevention curriculum for middle school students

According to study by Lockwood (1997) rates of violence in the adolescent population has increased by 16% over the last few years. Students who engage in violent acts are not necessarily cognizant of the potential harm of their actions.

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Effects of caffeine on short-term memory and alertness

Caffeine, particularly in the form of coffee, is one of the most popular ways to wake one's brain up in the morning. The effects of coffee on the body and on the brain have been a topic of dispute for many years.

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Herodotus and the origins of Greek historiography

History as a discipline begins with the Greeks, notably with Horodotus and Thucydides. Herodotus is known as the father of history, changing what had previously been largely an interest in myths and legends into an interest in the causes and consequences of actual events.

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