1,064 words

Laugier, Banham, and Greenough on architectural theory and identity

What is Laugier's justification for speaking about architecture as a non-specialist? What do you find convincing or unconvincing about his argument?

~6 min read

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1,971 words

How U.S. geography shaped economy, settlement, and Civil War conflict

Geography of the United States is one of the most diverse of any continent or country of the world. It has become the focus of many songs, from "This Land is Your Land," to "America," in a way that topography seldom is in national anthems and patriotic hymns.

~10 min read

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1,384 words

The Surgeon General's warning labels and their limited impact on smoking rates

Not even 50 years ago, many people felt skeptical about the hazards of cigarette smoking. Although increasing numbers of studies showed that some connection existed between tobacco and lung and heart ailments, questions still remained about the true effects on health.

~7 min read

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1,668 words

Taking charge in a new leadership role: lessons from Dan Ciampa and Michael Watkins

Right from the Start Taking Charge in a New Leadership Role, by Dan Ciampa and Michael Watkins, begins with the cautionary tale of a young man, Andy, who had been hired as president of the company and heir apparent to the CEO.

~9 min read

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2,408 words

Comparative analysis of the French and Russian revolutions

The nature of Revolution is both social and political. What begins as a social movement in order to give the masses or the lower economic classes a better chance in life can turn to a political movement because of the seizure of power in order to affect change.

~13 min read

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1,810 words

Portugal's geography, history, and development from the sixteenth century onward

Portugal is a country a part of the continent of Europe. It is on the western coast of Europe sharing a boundary with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal's independence and king (now there is a president and a prime minister) received formal recognition since the 12th century AD.

~10 min read

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Research Paper Undergraduate 2,176 words

Understanding and Preventing Teacher Burnout in Schools

Explores the causes of teacher burnout—workload, autonomy loss, emotional labor—and reviews evidence-based strategies to support educator well-being and retention.

Education

~11 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,549 words

Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Culture and Hazard Management

Explores safety culture in offshore oil and gas installations, covering hazard types, training requirements, reporting methods, and management challenges.

Health

~8 min read

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Literature Review Graduate 2,061 words

Leadership Strategy for Small and Medium Enterprises

Explores how boardroom research on diversity and faultlines can inform leadership practices in small and medium enterprises for innovation and growth.

Business

~11 min read

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Literature Review Undergraduate 1,184 words

Teacher Burnout: Causes, Effects, and Strategies

A literature review examining teacher burnout in U.S. schools — its definition, dimensions, effects on self-efficacy, PBIS, turnover, and student outcomes.

Education

~6 min read

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