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How intrinsic and extrinsic motivation engage middle school students

"Do students Care About Learning?" "What Engages Underachieving Middle School Students in Learning?" In "Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Schools: A Reconciliation," Martin V. Covington argues that both approaches can be effective if done well, and do not necessarily have to be incompatible.

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H.W. Brands' examination of the Gold Rush as transformative American history

Brands, H.W. The Age of Gold. New York: Doubleday, 2002. Get rich quick. This philosophy or fantasy can be seen everywhere today. It is seen in the eyes of the person who turns the slot machine in Atlantic City.

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Bernard T. Ferrari's power listening and workplace communication

We have all heard about the concept of 'power lunching' but the basic concept behind the book Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari is far simpler -- and also far more likely to promote effective work relationships.

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Analysis of Floyd Norris's 2013 inflation trends article

The author presents evidence in the form of inflation figures from the U.S., the UK, Japan, and the Eurozone. The author cites lower oil prices and slow growth in the price of durable goods as contributors to this phenomenon.

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Leadership challenges in the 56th Heavy Brigade Combat Team deployment

The 56th Heavy Brigade Combat Team is suffering from a shortage of effective leadership, a factor that appears to be impacting nearly every functional aspect of the brigade.

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Food, Inc. documentary's balance of facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments

The conclusion of the documentary film Food, Inc. is that the large number of factory farms in the United States that produce food for the masses are doing so in an way that is unhealthy for the environment, the animals, and the employees.

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Women's suffrage movement and constitutional amendment analysis

This current lesson will satisfy the requirements set by the state in the standard, SS.S.11.02 Civics. Essentially, this introduces 11th grade students to the civic nature of democracy and the United States Government.

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Understanding disruptive behaviors and cultural influences in classroom management

Managing a group of people requires managers have to understand the people very well. Appreciating the psychological differences like perceptions, aspirations, and motivations of people whether at the workplace or a classroom is a recipe for successful group management.

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Defining critical thinking through multiple perspectives and authors

Critical thinking to me is a useful tool because it allows someone to deduce and interpret scenarios and the world around them. So much relies on making the right choices. From going to a good school to picking a worthwhile major, to who to marry.

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Using power words and action verbs to strengthen resume effectiveness

A resume is written with the intent of conveying a job seeker's knowledge, skills, and experience. The marketplace for jobs is highly competitive, and therefore, writing an effective resume is crucial. Use of power words is among one of the ways of increasing resume effectiveness.

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